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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-7PESE3 User Manual

Lga1356 socket motherboard for intel xeon series processors
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  • Page 1 GA-7PESE3 LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel Xeon series processors ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................5 GA-7PESE3 Motherboard Layout ...................6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................13 Installing the Memory ..................
  • Page 4 Boot Manager ....................67 Exit Menu ....................... 68 BIOS Beep Codes ..................70 2-10 BIOS Recovery Instruction ................71 Chapter 3 Appendix ......................73 Regulatory Statements ................... 73 - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-7ESE3 motherboard Driver CD Two SATA cables I/O Shield Power Cable • 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-7Pese3 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PESE3 Motherboard Layout 39 40 41 43 46 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description RAID_KEY_1 RAID Select connector ID_SW ID switch MLAN KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port USB_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot) COM1_VGA1 Serial port (top)/VGA port (bottom) PMBUS_CN_1 PMBus connector...
  • Page 8 Item Code Description TPM_MEZZ1 TPM module connector PASSWORD5 Clear password jumper SSB_ME1 ME recovery jumper Battery socket BMC_FRB3 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper CAUTION! 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 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 Dual Intel Xeon Sandy-bridge-EN processors in 1356 socket Š ® ® Intel Xeon Quad/Eight Core in LGA 1356 socket Š ® ® Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s Š Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) Š...
  • Page 11 Rear Panel I/O 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š 3 x RJ-45 port (1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN port/ 2 x 10/100/1000 Š LAN ports) 1 x COM port Š 1 x VGA port Š 1 x ID Switch button Š...

  • Page 12: 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. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1. Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2. Secure the cooing fan with screws.. Step 3. Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 10 11 ATX1 FP_1 P12V_AUX2 SATA_SGPIO P12V_AUX1 IPMB1 P12V_CPU0 BMC_LED1 PMBUS_CN1 SATA0/SATA1 CLR_CMOS1 SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5 BIOS_RVCR1 F_USB1 BIOS_WP COM2 PASSWORD5 MINI_CN2 SSB_ME1 MINI_CN1 SSB_ME2 SKU_KEY1 BMC_FRB3 RAID_KEY1 S3_MASK TPM_MEZZ1 SATA_DOM0 BP_1 SATA_DOM1 - 17 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 18 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 19 1/2/3/4) ATX1/P12V_AUX2/P12V_AUX1/P12V_CPU0 (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 com- ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 20 ATX1 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON (soft On/Off) Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX_12V 5) PMBUS_CN1 (PMBus connector) Pin No.
  • Page 21 6) SATA0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When SATA_DOM1/2 jumper are set to Normal Mode: Pin No. Definition SATA1 SATA0 When SATA_DOM1/2 Jumper are set to 1-2 pin:...
  • Page 22 8) F_USB1 (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-...
  • Page 23 10/11) MINI_CN2/MINI_CN1 (Mini SAS cable connector with SATA 3Gb/s signal) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports two SATA device. MIN_CN2 MIN_CN1 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition RX0+ TX0+ RX0-...
  • Page 24 12) SKU_KEY1 (PCH Upgrade ROM Connector) Pin No. Definition SKU_KEY 13) RAID_KEY1 (RAID Select Connector) Pin No. Definition P3V3_AUX FM_SSB_SAS_SATA_RAID_KEY Hardware Installation - 24 -...
  • Page 25 14) TPM_MEZZ1 (TPM Module Connector) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM 1413 P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST_DEBUG P3V3 LPC_LAD0 IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LAD1 TPM_DET_N LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD3 LPC_FRAME_N - 25 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 26 15) BP_1 (Back Plane Board Header) 25 26 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition AST2300_SGCLK ASSESS#_LED_BPB FM_THROTTLE_AND_N AST2300_SGLD SMB_BPB1_DATA IQO_FAN_12v_GATE_N AST2300_SGDOUT SMB_BPB1_CLK P3V3_AUX BP_HDD_TYPE RresetL_BRB P_3V3_AUX FAN_TYPE BP_ALED_N BP_LED_G_N BP_PRESENSE AST2300_SGDIN Hardware Installation - 26 -...
  • Page 27 16) FP_1 (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. 12 24 Pin No.
  • Page 28 17) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header) SGPIO is stands for Serial General Purpose Input/Output which is a 4-signal (or 4-wire) bus used be- tween 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 29: Hardware Installation

    19) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System AC is powered off 20) BAT (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.
  • Page 30 21) 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 31 22) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 23) BIOS_WP1 (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. - 31 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 32 24) PASSWORD5 (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Clear supervisor password. 25/26) SSB_ME1/SSB_ME2 (ME Recovery/Flash Jumper) SSB_ME1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) SSB_ME2 2-3 Close: Enable ME recovery mode. 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: In Flash ME mode.
  • Page 33 27) BMC_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB3 Timer 28) S3_MASK (S3 Power On Select Jumper) Open: Stop an initial power on when BMC is not ready. (Default setting) Close: Keep initial power on.
  • Page 34 29/30) SATA_DOM2/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 35: 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 moth- erboard. 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.

  • Page 36: 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.) ...

  • Page 37: 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 38 BIOS Information BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. Memory Information Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. Access Level Display the current accessing level information.

  • Page 39: 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. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 40: Pci Configuration

    2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot #1/2/3/4 Option 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 LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller . Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting for Onboard LAN1 Controller is Enabled.

  • Page 41: Trusted Computing

    2-2-2 Trusted Computing TPM Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. TPM State Select Enabled to activate TPM State function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Pending Operation Determine the action when operation is pending. Options available: None.

  • Page 42: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-3 CPU Configuration BIOS Setup - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Socket 0/1 Information CPU Signature Displays the processor ID information. Microcode Patch Display Microcode patch. Max CPU Speed Display the maximum processor speed. Min CPU Speed Display the minimum processor speed. Processor Cores Display the information of the processor core. Intel HT Technology Display Intel Hyper Threading Technology function support information.

  • Page 44: Execute Disable Bit

    L2 Cache Display the information of L2 Cache per Core. L3 Cache Display the information of total L3 Cache per socket. CPU Speed Display the current installed CPU speed. 64-bit Display the supported infprmation of installed CPU. Hyper-threading The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently.

  • Page 45: 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.

  • Page 46: Runtime Error Logging

    2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Sata Configuration

    2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. SATA Mode 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. AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality.

  • Page 48: Sas Configuration

    2-2-6 SAS Configuration Device 0/1/2/3 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. (Note) The number of SATA and SAS devices depends of the PCH SKU. BIOS Setup - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Super Io Configuration

    2-2-7 Super IO Configuration - 49 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Device Settings

    Super IO Chip Display the model name of super IO chipset. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration (Note) 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 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ.

  • Page 51: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection - 51 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 52: 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 Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 53: Network Stack

    2-2-9 Network Stack Network Stack Enable/Disable the network stack (PXE and UEFI) Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 53 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 54: 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 - 54 -...

  • Page 55: North Bridge Configuration

    2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Memory Configuration Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Current Memory Mode Displays the cuurent memory mode. Memory mode can be determined in Memory Mode item. Current Memory Speed Displays the cuurent memory speed.
  • Page 56 Numa Enable/Disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Thermal Throtting Options available: CLTT/OLTT. Default setting is CLTT. DIMM Voltage Configure the DIMM voltage. Options available: Auto/ Force 1.5v/Force 1.35v. Default setting is Auto. Enforce DIMM To enforce POR function.
  • Page 57 2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration - 57 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 58: Ioh Configuration

    IOH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration Intel(R) VT-d Enable/Disable Intel VT-d Technology function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. VGA Priority Define the display device priority. Options available: Onboard/Offboard. Default setting is Offboard. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Gen3 Equalization Workaround. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 59: Dimm Information

    2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1/ DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_C1 Status CPU Socket 1: DDR3_P0_D0/DDR3_P0_D1/DDR3_P0_E0/DDR3_P0_E1/ DDR3_P0_F0/DDR3_P0_F1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. - 59 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 60 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 sys- tem shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power.

  • Page 61: Me Subsystem

    2-3-3 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration Enable/Disable ME subsystem configuration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 61 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 62: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac- cess 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 63: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu System Information Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related sub- menu. BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS command. Options available: Mode2(NSCI)/Mode1 (Dedicated).
  • Page 64 2-5-1 System Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID and BMC information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Bmc Lan Configuration

    2-5-2 BMC LAN Configuration Configuration 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: 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.

  • Page 66: Boot Option Menu

    Boot Option 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. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: UEFI device.

  • Page 67: Boot Manager

    Boot Manager The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. - 67 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Save as User Default Values Saves as user default and close the BIOS setup. Options available: Yes/No. Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. - 69 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 70: Bios Beep Codes

    BIOS Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Invalid password Recovery started S3 Resume failed DXEIPL was not found No Console Input/Output Devices are found Flash update is failed BIOS Setup - 70 -...

  • Page 71: Bios Recovery Instruction

    2-10 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 72 BIOS update. BIOS Setup - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
  • Page 74 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"...

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