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Gigabyte GA-7PESH3 User Manual

Dual lga2011 sockets motherboard for intel e5-2600 series processors
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E5-2600
Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel
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Rev. 1002

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  • Page 1 GA-7PESH3 E5-2600 Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel series processors ® User's Manual Rev. 1002...
  • 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-7PESH3 Motherboard Layout ...................6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15 Installing the Memory ..................
  • Page 4 Security Menu ....................78 Server Management Menu ................79 2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration ..................80 2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function ....................81 2-5-3 View FRU Information ....................82 2-5-4 System Event Log ....................83 Boot Menu ..................... 84 2-6-1 CSM16 Parameters ....................86 2-6-2 CSM Parameters ....................87 Exit Menu ....................... 89 Chapter 3 Appendix ......................90 Regulatory Statements ...................

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-7PESH3 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-7Pesh3 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PESH3 Motherboard Layout 59 60 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description AUDIO1 Audio connectors USB_MLAN BMC Management LAN port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_GLAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_GLAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) COM1_VGA1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom) USB_PS2 USB ports (top) / PS/2 connector (bottom) DDR3_P1_E0...
  • Page 8 BIOS_WP1 BIOS write protect jumper CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper F_USB3_1 USB 3.0 connector FRONT_USB USB 2.0 connector BP_1 HDD back plane board header F_PANEL1 Front pannel header SYS_FAN4 Systen fan connector #4 SYS_FAN3 Systen fan connector #4 PASSWORD1 Skip supervisor paswword jumper S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper SSB_ME1...

  • 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 Storage Interface Intel C602 controller Š ® (SATA) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/SATA1) Š 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5) Š Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 Š Storage Interface LSI 2008 controller Š (SAS) 8 x SAS 6Gb/s connectors (SAS01/SAS23/SAS45/SAS67) Š...
  • Page 12 AMI BIOS Š Form Factor EATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 13 inch, 10 layers PCB Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Coonnect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to this port. 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.

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    Link 10/100 (MLAN) Speed LED: Link/Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Green On 100 Mbps data rate Link bet ween system and net work or no Green Blink 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps access data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring 10/100 LAN Port 10 Mbps data rate...

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 SAS45 P12V_AUX1 SAS67 P12V_AUX2 F_USB3_1 PWR_DET1 (PMBus) FRONT_USB CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) USB_A1 CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU) USB_A2 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) FAUDIO_ACZ SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) F_PANEL_1 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) BP_1 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) TPM_1 SATA0 SAS_SGPIO1 SATA1 SAS_SGPIO2 SATA2 SATA_SGPIO...
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 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 - 23 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 24 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 25 11/12) 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. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When SATA_DOM0/1 jumper are set to 2-3 pin: Pin No. Definition When SATA_DOM0/1 jumper are set to 1-2 pin: Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 26 DEBUG PORT 17/18/19/20) SAS01/SAS23/SAS45/SAS67 (SAS 6Gb/s Connectors) The SAS connectors conform to SAS 6Gb/s standard. Pin No. Definition 21) F_USB3_1 (USB 3.0 Header) The headers conform to USB 3.0 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 IntA_P1_SSRX-...
  • Page 27 22) 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- USB DX+ USB DY+ 9 10 No Pin 23/24) USB_A1/USB_A2 (USB 3.0 Type A Connectors) Pin No. Definition Power USB D-...
  • Page 28 25) FAUDIO_ACZ (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition MIC2_L 10 9...
  • Page 29 26) F_PANEL1 (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. 23 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition...
  • Page 30 27) 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 28) TPM_1 (TPM Module Connector) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST_DEBUG P3V3 LPC_LAD0 IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LAD1 TPM_DET_N...
  • Page 31 29/30) SAS_SGPIO1/SAS_SGPIO2 (SAS 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 32 32) IPMB1 (IPMB Connector) Pin No. Definition 33) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) Pin No. Definition SPDIF_OUT Hardware Installation - 32 -...
  • Page 33 34) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System is powered off 35) RAIDKEY1 (LSI RAID Key Header) Pin No. Definition GPIO4 - 33 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 34 36) 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. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •...

  • Page 35: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings CLR_CMOS1 BIOS_RVCR1 BIOS_WP1 BMC_FRB1 CHASSIS_OP PMBUS_SEL SSB_ME1 SATA_DOM0 S3_MASK SATA_DOM1 PASWWORD1 - 35 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 36 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 37 3) CASSIS_OP (Case open intrusion header) Open: Normal operation. Closed: Active chassis intrustion alert. 4) SSB_ME1 (ME enable/disable Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Disable ME function. - 37 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 38 5) 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. (Default setting) 6) PASSWORD1 (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Clear supervisor password. Hardware Installation - 38 -...
  • Page 39 7) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 8) BMC_FRB1 (Force to Stop FRB1 Timer Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB1 Timer. - 39 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 40 9) PMBUS_SEL (PMBus Power Select Jumper) 1-2 Close: PMBus connects to PCH. 2-3 Close: PMBus connects to BMC. (Default setting) 10/11) SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 (SATA DOM Jumpers) CAUTION! • If the SATA DOM power is supplied by the motherboard, set the jumper to pin 1-2. • If the SATA DOM power is supplied by external power, set the jumper to pin 2-3.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Server Management

     Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.  Advanced This setup page includes all the items of BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)  Chipset This setup page includes all the submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)  Security Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 43: 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 44 BIOS Information Project Version Display version number of the project. 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. SDR Reversion Display the SDR reversion information.

  • Page 45: 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. - 45 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 46: Pci Subsystem Settings

    2-2-1 PCI Subsystem Settings BIOS Setup - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Perr Generation

    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 LSI Oprom Enable/Disable onboard LSI option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Onboard LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controllers.

  • Page 48: Pci Express Settings

    2-2-1-1 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 49 Link Training Retry Define the number of Retry Attempts software wil take to retrain the link if previous training attempt was unsuccessful. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. 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.

  • Page 50: Runtime Error Logging

    2-2-2 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-3 CPU Configuration - 51 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 52 CPU Information Socket 0/1 CPU Information CPU Type/ Signature / Microcode Patch / Max CPU Speed / Min CPU Speed / Processor Cores / Intel HT Technology / Intel VT-x Technology Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. Intel HT Technology / Intel VT-x Technology Displays the support information for the installed processor. Cache Information L1 Data Cache / L1 Code Cache / L2 Cache / L3 Cache Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor.

  • Page 53: Execute Disable Bit

    Limit CPUID Maximum When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum CPUID input values to 03h when queried, even if the processor suppports a higher CPUID input value. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID input value of the processor when queried.

  • Page 54: 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. Default setting is Enabled. P-STATE Coordination In HW_ALL mode, the processor hardware is responsible for coordinating the P-state among logical processors dependencies.

  • Page 55: Energy Performance

    CPU C3/C6 Report (Note) 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. The C3/C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 56: Usb Configuration

    2-2-4 USB Configuration USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB3.0 Support Enables or disables onboard USB 3.0 devices. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. XHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 57 2-2-5 SATA Configuration - 57 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 58: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Displays the installed HDD devices information. System will automatically detect HDD type. SATA Mode Selection Select the on chip SATA type. RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. You will be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time.

  • Page 59: Info Report Configuration

    2-2-6 Info Report Configuration Info Report Configuration Post Report Post Report Enable/Disable Post Report support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Error Message Report Info Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 59 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 60 2-2-7 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setup - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Display the model name of Super IO chipset. Serial Port 0/1 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 base I/O address and IRQ. Change Settings Change Serial Port 0/1 device settings. When set to Auto allows the server’s BIOS or OS to select a configuration.

  • Page 62: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection BIOS Setup - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Console Redirection Settings

    COM1/Serial Port for Out-of Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Service (EMS) Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection. Options available: VT100/VT100+/ANSI /VT-UTF8.
  • Page 64 Parity A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Even: parity bi is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. Odd: parity bit is0if num of 1's the data bits is odd. Mark: parity bit is always 1.

  • Page 65: Network Stack

    2-2-9 Network Stack Network stack Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 65 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 66: Intel (R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection

    2-2-10 Intel (R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection BIOS Setup - 66 -...
  • Page 67 PORT CONFIGURATION MENU NIC Configuration Link Speed Change link speed duplex for current port. Options available: AutoNeg/10Mbps Half/10Mbps Half/10Mbps Half/100Mbps Full. Default setting is AutoNeg. Wake On LAN Enable/Disable Wake On LAN feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds) Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds).

  • Page 68: 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 - 68 -...

  • Page 69: North Bridge

    2-3-1 North Bridge - 69 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 70: Ioh Configuration

    IOH Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. QPI Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Memory Configuration Total Memory Displays the total capacity of the installed memory. Current Memory Mode Displays the current memory mode. Memory mode can be determined in Memory Mode item. Current Memory Speed Displays the current memory speed.

  • Page 71: Patrol Scrub

    Patrol Scrub Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Demand Scrub Enable/Disable Demand Scrub function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Device Tagging Enable/Disable Device Tagging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Rank Margin Enable/Disable Rank Margin function.
  • Page 72 2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration BIOS Setup - 72 -...
  • Page 73 IOH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Intel(R) I/OAT (Intel I/O Acceleration Technology) Enable/Disable Intel I/OAT function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. DCA Support (Direct Cache Access) Enable/Disable Intel DCA Support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. VGA Priority Define the display device priority. Options available: Onboard/Offboard.

  • Page 74: Qpi Configuration

    2-3-1-2 QPI Configuration Current QPI Link Speed/ Current QPI Link Freq Displays the current QPI Link Speed and Frequency information. Isoc Enable/Disable Isoc. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. QPI Link Speed Mode Configure QPI Link Speed mode. Options available: Fast/Slow. Default setting is Fast. QPI Link Frequency Select Configure QPI Link Frequency.

  • Page 75: Dimm Information

    2-3-1-3 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_D0 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. CPU Socket 1: DDR3_P1_E0/DDR3_P1_F0/DDR3_P1_G0/DDR3_P1_H0 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. - 75 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 76: 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 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.

  • Page 77: Intel Me Subsystem

    2-3-3 Intel ME Subsystem ME Subsystem Configuration Enable/Disable ME subsystem configuration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 77 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. Gbt BMC Function BMC related function configuration.Press Enter to access the related submenu. View FRU information The FRU information submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as system product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. System Event Log Displays Event Log advanced settings. Press Enter to access the related submenu. BIOS Setup - 79 -...

  • Page 80: Bmc Lan Configuration

    2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration Lan 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. 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. Default Gateway Address Display Default Gateway Address information.

  • Page 81: Gbt Bmc Function

    2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS command. Options available: Mode2(NSCI)/ Mode1 (Dedicated). Default setting is Mode1 (Dedicated). BIOS Setup - 81 -...

  • Page 82: View Fru Information

    2-5-3 View FRU Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. - 82 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 83: System Event Log

    2-5-4 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 84: 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 85 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Network Device BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. CSM16 Parameters Press Enter to configure the CSM16 parameters. CSM Parameters Press Enter to configure the CSM parameters. BIOS Setup - 85 -...

  • Page 86: Csm16 Parameters

    2-6-1 CSM16 Parameters CSM16 Parameters 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 87: Csm Parameters

    2-6-2 CSM Parameters CSM parameters Press Enter to configure the advanced items. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch Enable/Disable Compatibility Support Module (CSM) launch. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. • The following five items appears and configurable when the Launch CSM is set to Enabled. • If the Launch CSM is set to Disabled, the following five items will not be able to support Legacy mode.
  • Page 88 Other PCI device ROM priority For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video device, defines which OpROM to launch. Options available: UEFI OpROM/Legacy OpROM. Default setting is UEFI OpROM. - 88 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 89: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Options available: Yes/No. Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.

  • Page 90: 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 91 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...

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