Gigabyte MP30-AR0 User Manual

Motherboard for apm x-gene x3-408 processor
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MP30-AR0
Motherboard for APM X-Gene X3-408 processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1101

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  • Page 1 MP30-AR0 Motherboard for APM X-Gene X3-408 processor User's Manual Rev. 1101...
  • 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 ........................4 MP30-AR0 Motherboard Layout ..................5 Block Diagram .........................7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 1-2 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the Memory ..................10 1-3-1 Four Channel Memory Configuration ..............10 1-3-2 Installing a Memory ....................11 Back Panel Connectors .................. 12 Internal Connectors ..................
  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Box Contents Motherboard Four SATA 6Gb/s cables User's Manual I/O Shield • 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 5: Mp30-Ar0 Motherboard Layout

    MP30-AR0 Motherboard Layout - 5 -...
  • Page 6 Item Code Description LED_STA System status LED BMC Management LAN port (top)/USB 2.0 ports USB2_MLAN (bottom) VGA1_COM1 Serial port (top)/VGA port (bottom) SFP+_1_2 10G Fiber LAN ports LAN1_2 LAN ports SW_PWR Power button/LED SW_ID ID switch button/LED CPU_FAN CPU fan connector DIMM_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 DIMM_P0_A1...
  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram - 7 -...
  • Page 8: 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 9: Product Specifications

    1 x System Status LED Š Form Factor uATX Form Factor; 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 10: 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 11: Installing A Memory

    1-3-2 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 12: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function. RJ-45 LAN Ports (Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate.
  • Page 13 Link 10/100/1000 Speed LED: Link/Activity LED: Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate Link bet ween system and net work or no Yellow Blink Identif y 1 Gbps data access rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green On 100 Mbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring...
  • Page 14: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 IPMB P12V_AUX1 FP_1 PMBUS BP_1 CPU0_FAN CASE_OPE SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) LED_BMC SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) BAT1 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SATA_DOM0 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) CLR_CMOS SATA2/3/0/1 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.
  • Page 15 1/2/3) ATX1/P12V_AUX1 (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 16 3) PMBUS (PMBus connector) Pin No. Definition PMBus CLK PMBus DATA PMBus Alert 3.3V Sense 4/5/6/7/8) CPU0_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has one 4-pin CPU fan header, and 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 17 9) SATA2/SATA3/SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors/SATA3 Support SATA DOM Function) 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. Please see page 22 for SATA DOM jumper setting. SATA2 SATA3 SATA0...
  • Page 18 11) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/For Server System) 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. Signal Name Definition PWR_LED+...
  • Page 19 12) BP_1 (HDD Back Plane Board Hearders) Pin No. Definition BP_SGP_CLK BP_SGP_GLD FAN_GATE_N BP_SGP_DOUT Reset 25 26 BP_LED_A_N BP_LED_G_N BP_SGP_DIN SMB_BP_DATA SMB_BP_CLK P_3V3_AUX BMC_ACK P_3V3_AUX BMC_REQ BP_PRESENSE 13) CASE_OPEN (Case open intrusion alert header) Open: Normal operation. Closed: Active chassis intrustion alert. Hardware Installation - 19 -...
  • Page 20 14) LED_BMC (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready AC loss 15) BAT1 (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. •...
  • Page 21 16) SATA_DOM0 (SATA port 3 Jumper) 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. • If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Default setting), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage.
  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Uboot Configuration

    Chapter 2 UBOOT Configuration Follow the instruction below for uboot configuration: 1. When system start UBOOT, please Hit any key to stop autoboot. 2. Run load_env_default UBoot Configuration - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3. After restarting UBOOT , please Hit any key to stop autoboot. 4. Type boot and press [Enter]. Then system will auto boot to Ubuntu. 5. BOOT to demo OS (Same as Ubuntu ) 6. Enter Username and Password. Enter the following values: Username: root Password: root - 23 -...

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