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Relion OCP1930g
Technical Guide
Rev. 1.0
PENGUIN
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  • Page 1 Relion OCP1930g Technical Guide Rev. 1.0 PENGUIN COMPUTING www.penguincomputing.com | 1-888-PENGUIN (736-4846) | twitter:@PenguinHPC...
  • Page 2 MH70-HD0 MH70-HD1 Dual LGA2011 sockets R3 motherboard for Intel E5-2600 V3 series processors ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................5 MH70-HD0 Motherboard Layout ..................6 MH70-HD1 Motherboard Layout ..................8 Block Diagram .......................10 MH70-HD0 ........................10 MH70-HD1 ........................11 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................12 Installation Precautions .................. 12 1-2 Product Specifications ..................13 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................15...
  • Page 5 2-3-2-2 CPU C State Control ....................70 2-3-2-3 CPU T State Control ....................71 2-3-3 Common RefCode Configuration ................72 2-3-4 QPI Configuration ....................73 2-3-5 Memory Configuration ....................75 2-3-5-1 Memory Topology ....................77 2-3-5-2 Memory Thermal ....................78 2-3-5-3 Memory Map ......................79 2-3-5-4 Memory RAS Configuration ..................80 2-3-6 IIO Configuration ....................81 2-3-6-1 IOAT Configuration ....................82 2-3-6-2 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ................83 2-3-7 PCH Configuration ....................84 2-3-7-1 PCH Devices ......................85...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents Motherboard • 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. • The motherboard image is for reference only. - 5 -...

  • Page 7: Mh70-Hd0 Motherboard Layout

    MH70-HD0 Motherboard Layout Item Code Description VGA_1 Rear VGA port F_VGA1 Front VGA header COM1 Rear serial port COM2 Front serial port header SW_PWR1 Power button/LED SW_ID ID switch button SW_RST_NMI Reset button (top)/NMI button (buttom) LED_STA System status LED...
  • Page 8 FP_1 Front panel header SSI_2X9P2 18 pin power connector DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_E1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_F1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU) DIMM_P0_C1...

  • Page 9: Mh70-Hd1 Motherboard Layout

    MH70-HD1 Motherboard Layout Item Code Description VGA_1 Rear VGA port F_VGA1 Front VGA header COM1 Rear serial port COM2 Front serial port header SW_PWR1 Power button/LED SW_ID ID switch button SW_RST_NMI Reset button (top)/NMI button (buttom) LED_STA System status LED SW_RAID Software RAID Key jumper LAN1/LAN2...
  • Page 10 FP_1 Front panel header SSI_2X9P2 18 pin power connector DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_E1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_F1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU) DIMM_P0_C1...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram MH70-HD0 - 10 -...

  • Page 12: Mh70-Hd1

    MH70-HD1 - 11 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Product Specifications

    DDR4 2133MHz RDIMM memory modules Š DDR4 2133MHz LR-DIMM memory modules Š Support for ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory modules Š Intel 82599ES 10GbE LAN controller with QSFP+ (MH70-HD0 Only) Š ® Option Intel Fortville 40GbE LAN controller with QSFP+ (MH70-HD0 Only) Š ®...
  • Page 15 2 x USB 2.0/3.0 ports Š 1 x 10/100/1000 Management LAN port Š 2 x RJ-45 ports (MH70-HD1 Only) Š 1 x QSFP+ LAN port (MH70-HD0 Only) Š 1 x Serial port Š 1 x VGA port Š 1 x Power switch button/status LED Š...

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18 Lever B Lever A Step 5: Step 6: Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace the Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to load plate. Then secure lever B under its retention tab. complete the installation of the CPU. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever.

  • Page 19: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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. • 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

    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 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors MH70-HD0 MH70-HD1 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. Power Button and LED Press this button to hard reset and power on the system.

  • Page 22: System Status Led

    System is not ready. May indicate the following: • POST error • NMI error • Processor or terminator missing LAN2 Active/Link LED (MH70-HD0 Only) Color Status Description Link between system and network or no access Green Data transmission or receiving is occurring Blink...
  • Page 23 Link SFP+ Speed LED: Link/Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Green On 10 Gbps data rate Link bet ween system and net work or no Green Blink Identify 10 Gbps data access rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring...

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors And Jumper Settings

    Internal Connectors and Jumper Settings SSI_2X9P1 LED_BMC SSI_2X9P2 BAT1 SATA0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS PMBUS ME_UPDATE SATA_SGP1 18) BIOS_PWD BMC_SGPIO1 BIOS_RCVR FP_1 20) BIOS_WP F_USB3 ME_RCVR F_VGA1 S3_MASK COM2 BMC_FRB PMBUS_SEL IPMB ACK_SEL 13) SW_RAID Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
  • Page 25 1/2/3) SSI_2X9P1/SSI_2X9P2 (2x9 Power Connectors) 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
  • Page 26 3) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5 (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. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition SATA4 SATA2 SATA0 SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 • 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 27 5) SATA_SGP1 (SATA SGPIO Header) SGPIO 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 28 7) FP_1 (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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. Pin No. Definition PS_ON_N I2C_FCB_SCL...
  • Page 29 9) F_VGA1 (Front VGA Header) The Front VGA header provides switch function between front VGA and rear VGA. When the front VGA is enabled, the rear VGA function will be disabled. 12 11 Pin No. Definition VGA_FP_VS VGA_FP_HS VGA_FP_PWR VGA_FP_DDC_CLK FP_N VGA_FP_DDC_DAT VGA_FP_B VGA_FP_G...
  • Page 30 11) TPM (TPM Module Connector) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST P3V3 LPC_LAD0 13 14 IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LAD1 LPC_LAD2 No Pin LPC_LAD3 LPC_FRAME_N 12) IPMB (IPMB Connector) Pin No. Definition Clock Data - 29 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 31 13) SW_RAID (Intel RAID Key Header) Pin No. Definition 14) LED_BMC (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready AC loss Hardware Installation - 30 -...
  • Page 32 15) BAT1 (Battery Socket) 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. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •...
  • Page 33 17) ME_UPDATE (ME Update Jumper) ME_UPDATE 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2-3 Close: ME updated. 18) BIOS_PWD (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) BIOS_PWD 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. Hardware Installation - 32 -...
  • Page 34 19) BIOS_RCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper) BIOS_RCVR 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 20) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) BIOS_WP 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. - 33 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 35 21) ME_RCVR (ME Recovery Jumper) ME_RCVR 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: ME recovery mode. 22) S3_MASK (S3 Power On Select Jumper) S3_MASK 1-2 Close: Stop an initial power on when BMC is not ready. 2-3 Close: Keep initial power on. (Default setting) Hardware Installation - 34 -...
  • Page 36 23) BMC_FRB (Force to Stop FRB Timer Jumper) BMC_FRB 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB Timer. 24) PMBUS_SEL (PMBus Power Select Jumper) PMBUS_SEL 1-2 Close: PMBus connects to PCH. 2-3 Close: PMBus connects to BMC. (Default setting) - 35 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 37 25) ACK_SEL (4 Nodes System and Rack System switch Jumper) 1-2 Close: 4 Node System. 2-3 Close: Rack System. Hardware Installation - 36 -...

  • 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 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. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.

  • 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.)  Intel RC Setup This setup page includes all the submenu options for configuring the function of processor, network, North Bridge, South Bridge, and System event logs.

  • 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 Porject Name Display the project name information. Porject Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. BMC Information BMC Firmware Version Display version number of the Firmware setup utility.
  • Page 42 Onboard LAN Information LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address Display LAN1/LAN2 MAC address information. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 43: 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 - 42 -...

  • Page 44: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-1 Serial Port Console Redirection - 43 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup - 44 -...

  • Page 46: Console Redirection Settings

    COM1/COM2/Serial Over LAN Console Redirection Settings 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 Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection. Options available: VT100/VT100+/ANSI /VT-UTF8. Default setting is ANSI. Bits per second Select the baud rate for console redirection.
  • Page 47 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution (Note) On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection. Options available: 80x24/80X25. Default setting is 80x24. Putty KeyPad (Note) Select function FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty. Options available: VT100/LINUX/XTERMR6/SCO/ESCN/VT400. Default setting is VT100. Redirection After BIOS POST (Note) This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.

  • Page 48: Pci Subsystem Settings

    2-2-2 PCI Subsystem Settings PCI Express Slot #1/#2 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 LAN#1/#2 Controller Enable/Disable onboard LAN devices. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN #1/#2 I/O ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN devices and initialize device expansion ROM.

  • Page 49: Pci Express Settings

    SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PCI Express Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 48 -...
  • Page 50 2-2-2-1 PCI Express Settings PCI Express Device Register Settings Relaxed Ordering Enable/DIsable PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Extended Tag Wnen this feature is enabled, the system will allow device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. No Snoop Enable/Disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 51 Link Training Timeout (us) Define the number of Microseconds software will wait before polling 'Link Training' bit in Link Status register. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Value rang is from 10 to 10000 us. Unpopulated Links When this item is set to 'Disable Link, the system will operate power save feature for those unpopulated PCI Express links.

  • Page 52: Network Stack

    2-2-3 Network Stack Network stack Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Disabled. Ipv4 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv4 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. Ipv6 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv6 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. PXE boot wait time (Note) Press <+>...

  • Page 53: Csm Configuration

    2-2-4 CSM Configuration Compatibility Support Module Configuration CSM Support Enable/Disable Compatibility Support Module (CSM) support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. CSM16 Module Version Display CSM Module version information. Gate20 Active Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always: Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Options available: Upon Request/Always.

  • Page 54: Option Rom Execution

    Option ROM execution Network Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Options available: Do not launch/UEFI/Legacy. Default setting is Legacy. Storage Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Options available: Do not launch/UEFI/Legacy. Default setting is Legacy. Video Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

  • Page 55: Post Report Configuration

    2-2-5 Post Report Configuration Post Report Configuration Error Message Report Post Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 54 -...

  • Page 56: Trusted Computing

    2-2-6 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Current Status Information Display current TPM status information. - 55 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 57: Usb Configuration

    2-2-7 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Devices: Display the USB devices connected to the system. XHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI (USB 2.0) Hand-off function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. USB Mass Storage Driver Support (Note) Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support.

  • Page 58: Chipset Configuration

    2-2-8 Chipset Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss (Note) Defines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off after power shutdown. Options available: Last State/Stay Off/Power On. The default setting depends on the BMC setting. Deep Sleep (EuP) Enable/Disable Deep Sleep mode.

  • Page 59: Sio Configuration

    2-9 SIO Configuration BIOS Setup - 58 -...
  • Page 60 AMI SIO Driver Version Display the AMI SIO driver version information. Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Configuration [*Active*] Serial Port 1/2 Press [Enter] for confuguration of advanced items. Serial Port 1 Configuration Use This Device When enabled allows you to configure the serial port 1 settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Logical Device Settings: Current: Display the Serial Port 1 base I/O addressand IRQ.
  • Page 61 Possible: Configure Serial Port 1 base I/O addressand IRQ. Option available: Use Automatic Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; DMA;/ IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;. Default setting is Use Automatic Settings. Serial Port 2 Configuration Use This Device When enabled allows you to configure the serial port 2 settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Logical Device Settings: Current: Display the Serial Port 2 base I/O addressand IRQ.

  • Page 62: Iscsi Configuration

    2-2-10 iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name Add an Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Delete Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Change Attempt Order Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 61 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 63: Intel Rc Setup Menu

    Intel RC Setup Menu Intel RC Setup menu displays 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. RC Revision Display Intel RC version information. BIOS Setup - 62 -...
  • Page 64 2-3-1 Processor Configuration - 63 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 65: Processor Configuration

    Processor Configuration Pre-Socket Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Processor Socket/Processor ID/Processor Frequency/Processor Max Raito/ Processor Min Raio/Microcode Revision/L1 Cache RAM/L2 Cache RAM/L3 Cache RAM/ Processor 0/1Version Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. Hyper-Threading [All] The Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently. When hyper-threading is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can execute their threads, thereby improving performance.
  • Page 66 Direct Cache Access (DCA) Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. DCA Prefetch Delay Options available: Disabled/8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/72/80/88/96/104/112. Default setting is 32. X2APIC Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. AES-NI Enable/Disable AES-NI (Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions) support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 67 2-3-1-1 Pre-Socket Configuration BIOS Setup - 66 -...
  • Page 68 CPU Socket 0/1 Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Cores Enabled (for CPU socket 0/1) Number of Cores to enable. 0 means all cores. 14 Cores is available. Press the numeric keys to adjust desired values. - 67 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    2-3-2 Advanced Power Management Configuration Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology Option available:Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Custom. Config TDP Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Config TDP Level Options available: Nominal. Default setting is Nominal. CPU P State Control Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. CPU C State Control Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. CPU T State Control Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 68 -...
  • Page 70 2-3-2-1 CPU P State Control EIST (P-State) 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. Default setting is Enabled. Turbo Mode When this item is enabled, tje processor will automatically ramp up the clock speed of 1-2 of its processing cores to improve its performance.
  • Page 71 2-3-2-2 CPU C State Control Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1 state/C2 state/C6(non Retention) state/C6(Retention) state. Default setting is C6(non Retention) state. CPU C3/C6 Report Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
  • Page 72 2-3-2-3 CPU T State Control ACPI T-States Enable/Disable CPU throttling by OS. Thorttling reduces power comsumption. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 71 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 73: Common Refcode Configuration

    2-3-3 Common RefCode Configuration Common RefCode Configuration Isoc Mode Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Numa (Non-Uniform Memory Access) Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 72 -...
  • Page 74 2-3-4 QPI Configuration - 73 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 75: Qpi Configuration

    QPI General Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. QPI Status Press [Enter] to view QPI status. Link Speed Mode Options available: Slow/Fast. Default setting is Fast. Link Frequency Select Options available: 6.4GB/s/8.0GB/s/9.6GB/s/Auto/Auto Limited. Default setting is Auto. BIOS Setup - 74 -...

  • Page 76: Memory Configuration

    2-3-5 Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Memory Frequency Configure memory frequency. Options available: Auto/1333/1400/1600/1800/1867/2000/2133. Default setting is Auto. ECC Support Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled. Default setting is Auto. Rank Margin Tool Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled.

  • Page 77: Memory Ras Configuration

    Memory RAS Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 76 -...
  • Page 78 2-3-5-1 Memory Topology - 77 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 79 2-3-5-2 Memory Thermal Set Throttling Configure Thermal Throttling Mode. Select OLTT or CLTT mode. Options available: Disabled/OLTT/CLTT. Default setting is CLTT. DIMM Temp Stat Display DIMM Temp Stat. MEMHOT Throttling Mode Options available: Disabled/Output-only/Input-only. Default setting is Input-only. BIOS Setup - 78 -...
  • Page 80 2-3-5-3 Memory Map Socket Interleave Below 4GB Splits the 0-4GB address space between two sockets, so that both sockets get a chunk of local memory below 4GB. Options available: Disabled/Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. Channel Interleaving Options available: Auto/1-way Interleave/2-way Interleave/3-way Interleave/4-way Interleave. Default setting is Auto.
  • Page 81 2-3-5-4 Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode Enable/Disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. When this item is set to enabled, Sparing will be selected. Options available: Disable/Mirror/Lockstep Mode. Default setting is Disabled. Lockstep x4 DIMMs Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. Lockstep Rank Sparing Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled.

  • Page 82: Iio Configuration

    2-3-6 IIO Configuration IIO Configuration EV DFX Features Set this option to allow DFX Lock Bits to remain clear. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. IOAT Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 81 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 83 2-3-6-1 IOAT Configuration IOAT Configuration Enable IOAT Control to enable/disable IOAT (Intel I/O Acceleration Technology) device. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. No Snoop Enable/Disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 82 -...

  • Page 84: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D)

    2-3-6-2 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) VT-d Azalea VCp Optimizations Enable/Disable Azalea VCp optimizations. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Enable/Disable Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 85: Pch Configuration

    2-3-7 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. PCH SATA Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. USB Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 84 -...
  • Page 86 2-3-7-1 PCH Devices PCH CRID Enable/Disable Intel Compatible Revision ID. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 85 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 87 2-3-7-2 PCH SATA Configuration BIOS Setup - 86 -...

  • Page 88: 2-3-7-2-1Sata Mode Options

    When SATA Type is set to IDE PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable sSATA controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Configure sSATA as Coonfigure 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 89 Support Aggressive Link Power Mana (Note) Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Alternate Device ID on RAID Enable /Disable Alternate Device ID on RAID mode. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Please note that this option appears when HDD is in RAID Mode.
  • Page 90 2-3-7-2-1 SATA Mode Options When SATA Type is set to IDE/AHCI Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 89 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 91 When SATA Type is set to RAID Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Intel Rapid Recovery Technology Enable/Disable Intel Rapid Recovery Technology support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID Option ROM UI banner Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    2-3-7-3 USB Configuration USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host conteoller and root ports for faster enumeration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. xHCI Mode Enable/Disable xHCI (USB 3.0) support function. Options available: Smart Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Smart Auto. - 91 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 93: Miscellaneous Configuration

    2-3-8 Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Select active Video type. Options available: Onboard Device/Offboard Device. Default setting is Offboard Device. BIOS Setup - 92 -...

  • Page 94: Server Me Configuration

    2-3-9 Server ME Configuration Greneral ME Configuration Operational Firmware Version Display Operational Firmware Version information. Recovery Firmware Version Display Recovery Firmware Version information. ME Firmware Features Display ME Firmware features information. ME Firmware Status #1/#2 Display ME Firmware status information. Current State (for ME Firmware) Display ME Firmware current status information.

  • Page 95: Runtime Error Logging

    2-3-10 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging System Errors Enable/Disable system error logging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. S/W Error Injection Support Enable/Disable software injection error logging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Whea Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Memory Error Enabling Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 96: Whea Setting

    2-3-10-1 Whea Setting WHEA Support (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) Enable/Disable WHEA Support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 95 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 97: Memory Error Enabling

    2-3-10-2 Memory Error Enabling Memory Error Enabling Un-Correctable Errors disable Memory Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Memory corrected Errors enabling Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 96 -...

  • Page 98: Pci/Pci Error Enabling

    2-3-10-3 PCI/PCI Error Enabling PCI-Ex Error Enable Options available: Yes/No. Default setting is Yes. - 97 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 99: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu FRB-2 Timer Enable/Disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. FRB2 Timer timeout Configure the FRB2 Timer timeout. Options available: 3 minutes/4 minutes/5 minutes/6 minutes. Default setting is 6 minutes. Please note that this item is configurable when FRB-2 Timer is set to Enabled. FRB2 Timer Policy Configure the FRB2 Timer policy. Options available: Do Nothing/Reset/Power Down. Default setting is Do Nothing. Please note that this item is configurable when FRB-2 Timer is set to Enabled.

  • Page 100: System Event Log

    System Event Log Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. View FRU Information Press [Enter] to view the advanced items. BMC network configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 99 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 101 2-4-1 System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Change this to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Erasing Settings Erasing SEL Choose options for erasing SEL. Options available: No/Yes, On next reset/Yes, On every reset. Default setting is No. When SEL is Full Choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
  • Page 102 2-4-2 View FRU Information The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. - 101 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 103 2-4-3 BMC network configuration BMC network configuration Lan Channel 1 Configuration Address 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: Unspecified/Static/DynamicBmcDhcp. Default setting is DynamicBmcDhcp. Station 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. Router IP address Display the Router IP Address information.

  • Page 104: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access 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 105: Key Management

    2-5-1 Secure Boot menu The Secure Boot Menu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 operatin system. ® Secure Mode Display the System secure mode state. Secure Boot Display the status of Secure Boot. Secure Boot Enable/Disable Secure Boot function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 106 2-5-1-1 Key Management Default Key Provisioning Force the system to Setup Mode. This will clear all Secure Boot Variables such as Platform Key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Authorized Signature Database (db), and Forbidden Signaures Database (dbx). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enroll All Factory Default Keys Press [Enter] to install all factory default keys.
  • Page 107 Append Var to KEK Press [Enter] to load additional KEK from a storage devices for an additional db and dbx management. Authorized Signature Database (DB) Display the status of Authorized Signature Database. Delete DB Press [Enter] to delete the db from your system. Set new DB Press [Enter] to configure a new db.

  • Page 108: Boot Menu

    Boot 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 Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting." Press the numberic keys to input the desired value. Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function. Options available: On/Off.
  • Page 109 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. BIOS Setup - 108 -...

  • Page 110: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & 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 exit the BIOS setup.

  • Page 111: Boot Override

    Boot Override Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. UEFI: Built-in in EFI Shell Press <Enter> on this item to Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device. BIOS Setup - 110 -...

  • Page 112: Bios Beep Codes

    BIOS Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory error during POST. - 111 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 113: Bios Recovery Instruction

    BIOS Recovery Instruction The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed below: Recovery Instruction: Change xxx.ROM to amiboot.rom.

  • Page 114: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the informa- tion in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
  • Page 115 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and...

  • Page 116: Standardized Warning Statements

    Standardized Warning Statements About: The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Penguin Computing’s Technical Support Department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

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