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Gigabyte GA-8EGXDR-E User Manual

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GA-8EGXDR-E
Dual Xeon
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USER' S MANUAL
Dual Xeon
12ME-8EGXDRE-1001
Processor Motherboard
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  • Page 1 GA-8EGXDR-E Dual Xeon Processor Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Dual Xeon Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-8EGXDRE-1001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...............5 Features Summary....................5 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout ............7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........8 Step 1: Install the CPU (Central Processing Unit) .......... 9 Step 1-1: Installation Kit Preparation ..............9 Step 1-2: CPU Installation ................
  • Page 3 Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............55 Block Diagram ..................... 55 Chapter 5 Appendix ............... 56...

  • Page 4: Item Checklist

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Item Checklist þ The GA-8EGXDR-E(C) motherboard þ I/O Back Panel þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 þ USB Cable x 1(Optional) þ Driver CD for motherboard driver & utility þ SCSI Cable x 1 (Optional) þ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 33cm Extend ATX size form factor, 8 layers PCB. — Dual socket 604 for Intel FC-PGA Xeon processor suopprts ® 1.8 GB to 2.8GB and upper — Intel Pentium 4 Xeon 533MHz FSB ®...
  • Page 6 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard — System Intrution Detect — System Voltage Detect On-Board LAN — Build in Intel RC82545EM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Chipset (Server Adapter) — 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 7: Ga-8Egxdr-E(C) Motherboard Layout

    Hardw are Installation Process GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout USB2 COM1 W986432DH-6 LAN 1 GLAN1 KB_MS 82550PM ATI Range PC87417 BIOS 82545EM Battery CMIC-SL CIOBX2 CSB6 Adaptec 7902W Socket 604 Socket 604 SCSI CPU 2 CPU 1 W83791D Instal l First GA-8EGXDR-E...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the CPU2 (If you are installing one CPU ONLY) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Install The Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 1: Install the CPU (Central Processing Unit) Step 1-1: Installation Kit Preparation You may use the 4 screws which come with the mainboard to reinforce the support between P4 CPU heat-sink on the mainboard and chassis. Step2: Apppearance of mainboard.

  • Page 10: Step 1-2: Cpu Installation

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 1-2: CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Bottom View CPU Top View 1. Pull the lever out, than lift up the Lever. 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner.

  • Page 11: Step 1-3: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Use qualified fan approved by Intel. 2. Heat Sink 3. First step of assembling. 4. Completive picture for Step 3. 5. Second step of assembling. 6. Completive picture for Step 5.
  • Page 12 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard 7. Fan assembly. 8. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket first. 9. Picture of device set on the motherboard. M You should apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 2: Installing memory modules Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: When DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Installing Expansion Cards

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 3: Installing expansion cards 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body before handling the sensitive board of the card. 2. Turn off and unplug your computer before removing your computer’ s chassis. Failure do so may endamger you and damage the expansion or computer.

  • 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 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB2 Connector...
  • Page 16 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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: Tep 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX1 N ) F_Panel 1 B) ATX3 O ) System FAN 1 C) ATX2 P ) System FAN 2 D) BT1 Q ) System FAN 3 E) SCSI 1 R ) System 1 (Optional) F) SCSI 2 S ) COM 2 G) FDD1...
  • Page 18 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard A) ATX3 (2x12 Pin ATX Power ) 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. B) ATX1 (ATX1 Power )
  • Page 19 Hardw are Installation Process T/U) CPU FAN 1/2 Connectors ØPlease note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from Sense running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector +12V/Control supports Max. current up to 600mA . O/P/Q) System FAN 1/2/3 Connectors Sense +12V/Control...
  • Page 20 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard E/F) SCSI1/SCSI2 Connector SCSI 2 SCSI 1 I) IDE 1/ IDE 2/ IDE 3 [IDE1 / IDE2 / Connectors(Primary/Secondary)] IDE3 (Optional) IDE1 IDE2 Z) CASE OPEN G) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) This 2 pin connector allow s y our sy stem to enable or disable the “case open”...
  • Page 21 Hardw are Installation Process H) USB1 (Front USB Connector) ØBe careful with the polarity of the front panel USB D3+ USB connector. Check the pin assignment USB D3- while you connect the front panel USB cable. Power Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.
  • Page 22 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard K) F_PANEL1 (2x15 Pins connector) +PDG -PW -PDG -RST +RST +SPK -SPK 1) HD+ (HDD LED) 2) HD- (HDD LED) 3) PD- (Power LED) 4) SK-(Speaker) 5) PD- (Power LED) 6) NC (Speaker) 7) PD+(Power LED) 8) NC (Speaker)

  • Page 23: Step 4-3: Pci Slot Introduction

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-3: PCI Slot Introduction CPU1 CPU2 (INSTALL FIRST)
  • Page 24 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard PCI_X_SLOT1 PCI_X_SLOT2 PCI-X 100MHz PCI-X 100MHz Supports Supports PCI_X_SLOT3 PCI_X_SLOT4 PCI 64/66MHz Supports PCI 64/66MHz Supports PCI_32_SLOT6 PCI_64_SLOT5 PCI 32/33MHz Supports PCI 64/33MHz Supports...

  • Page 25: Step 4-4: Installating Zero Channel Card (Optional)

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-4: Installating Zero Channel Card (Optional) 2. The ZCR connector has a notch, and the ZCR 1. ZCR connector location. module can only fit in one direction. 3. Insert the card into the connecotor by 60 4.

  • Page 26: Step 4-5: Jumper Setting Introduction

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-5: Jumper Setting Introduction 12 11 1) JP2 8) JP9 2) JP3 9) JP10 3) JP4 10) JP11 11) J7 12) J8 Please note that the highlight white mark on the motherboard is presented as...
  • Page 27 Jumper Setting 1) JP2 (10/100 LAN Function) Please note that the the highlight w hite 1-2 close: LAN Enabled (Default) mark is presented as Pin 1. 2-3 close: LAN Disabled 2) JP3 (Onboard VGA Functon) 1-2 cl o se: VGA Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: VGA Disabled 3) JP4 (Clear CMOS Function)
  • Page 28 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard 7) JP8 (Primary PCI-X Bus Speed Functon) 1-2 close: Conventional PCI Mode (PCI 66MHz) 2-3 close: PCI-X 66MHz Jumper Open: Auto (Default) PCI-X - Slot 3, PCI-X - Slot 4, On board SCSI 8) JP9 (Secondary PCI-X Bus Speed Functon)
  • Page 29 Jumper Setting 11) J8 (SCSI 1 On-Board Terminator Functon) Close: Enable (Default) Open: Auto 12) J7 (SCSI 2 On-Board Terminator Functon) Close: Enable (Default) Open: Auot...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 31: 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 32: Main

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Main 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. AMI EASY Setup Utility...
  • Page 33 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 34: System Information

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 35: 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 F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults fg: Select Menu...

  • Page 36: Advanced Configuration

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 37: Advanced Configuration

    BIOS Setup C Advanced Configuration } Show Full Screen Logo This option allows user to set whether to show the Logo while boot. Enabled Set this option “Enable” to permit BIOS to show full screen logo. (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.

  • Page 38: Chipset Configuration

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Chipset Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Chipset Configuration [Setup Help] Memory Scrubbing Enabled Fatal# CPU Parity Error Enabled Fatal# IMBus Bus Error Enabled Fatal# For MultiBit Error Enabled Fatal# For SingleBit Error...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup } Fatal# CPU Parity Error Enables this option to report the CPU Parity Error. Enabled Enable CPU Parity Error Checking (Default Values) Disabled Disable this function. } Fatal# IMBus Bus Error Enables this option to report the IMBus Bus Error. Enabled Enable IMBus Bus Error Checking (Default Values) Disabled...

  • Page 40: Power Management Configuration

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard 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 Enabled Sy stem After AC Back...
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup } Wake Up On Ring Enabled Enabled Wake Up On Ring(Default Value) Disabled Disabled this function. } System After AC Back Options: Pre-State; OFF (Default Value)

  • Page 42: Plug And Play Configuration

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard 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...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup C Plug and Play Config uration 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 withits own special components.
  • Page 44 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard } IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 This option allows a user to set if let BIOS detect the IRQ events. When the BIOS detects an IRQ trigger event being actived, the system will wake up and resumes its activities.

  • Page 45: 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 46 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 47 BIOS Setup } Parallel Port Mode This option specifies the parallel mode. Normal The normal parallel pro is used. Bi-Directional Use this setting to support bi-directional transfers on the parallel port. The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the enhanced Parallel Port ( EPP ) specifications.
  • Page 48 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard } Port 64/60 Emulation This option allows user to enable or disable the Port 64/60 Emulation function. Enable Enables the Port 64/60 Emulation function Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)

  • Page 49: 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 50 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard CSet User Password You can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen o assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 51: 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 82545 LAN PXE ROM Enabled OnBoard 82550 LAN Boot ROM Enabled OnBoard SCSI ROM Enabled...
  • Page 52 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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. } OnBoard 82545 LAN PXE ROM Enabled Enable OnBoard 82545 LAN PXE ROM.

  • Page 53: 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 Defaul Settings [Enter] Load Original Values [Enter] F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Ex it...
  • Page 54 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

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

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: Intel Network Driver Installation (Note: Driver CD Ver. : 1.1) 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 57 Appendix 6. Ready to install the program. 5.Slect either Typical Click "Install" to begin the or Custom Setup installation. type and click "Next". Step 5. Note that user can select either Typical or Custom Setup Types. Typical setup type allows users to install basic connectivity and the adapter management utility.
  • Page 58 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 59 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 60 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) Motherboard Appendix D: Utilities 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 61 Appendix 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 CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser...
  • Page 62 GA-8EGXDR-E(C) 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 63 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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