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GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentation: User Manual: detailed information & steps about the installation, configuration and use this product (e.g. motherboard, server barebones), covering hardware and BIOS.
Table of Contents MW22-SE0 Motherboard Layout ..................5 Block Diagram .........................7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 1-2 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 11 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................11 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................13 Installing the Memory ..................
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Chipset Setup Menu ..................55 2-3-1 Syetem Agent (SA) Configuration ................56 2-3-2 PCH-IO Configuration ....................57 Security Menu ....................59 2-4-1 Secure Boot ......................60 Boot Menu ...................... 62 2-5-1 UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities ................64 ............65 2-5-2 UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities ..............66 2-5-3 UEFI Application Boot Priorities Save &...
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Item Code Description HD_AUDIO Audio Connectors R_USB3 USB3.0 Ports USB3_LAN1 GbE Ethernet LAN Port (top) / USB3.0 Ports (bottom) VGA_1 VGA Port COM1 Serial Port SYS_FAN1 System Fan Connector #1 P12V_AUX 8 Pin Power Connector (for CPU, DDR) CASE_OPEN Case Open Intrusion Alert Header SYS_FAN4 System Fan Connector #4 SYS_FAN3...
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.
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Form Factor 244mm W x 244mm D GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 10 -...
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.
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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 power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Step 2: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down...
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Direction of the Arrow Sign on The Top the Male Push of Female Push Pin...
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 to use memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
Installing the M.2 SSD Module Follow the steps below to install a M.2 SSD module on your motherboard. Step1. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the slot. Step2. Secure it with the screw, tightening as necessary to fasten the M.2 SSD module in place. - 15 - Hardware Installation...
Back Panel Connectors Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. VGA Port The video-in port allows connection via video in, which can also apply to the video loop thru function. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. See the section below for a description of the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Internal Connectors SYS_FAN4 ATX_12V 12) F_USB3 SATA0/ SATA1 13) F_USB2 SATA2/ SATA3 14) TPM SATA4 15) FP_1 SATA5 16) F_AUDIO CPU_FAN 17) BAT SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 10) SYS_FAN3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •...
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1/2) ATX/ATX_12V (2x12 Main Power Connector and 2x4 12V 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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
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3/4/5/6) 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 standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATAIII_2 SATAIII_0 SATAIII_3 SATAIII_1 Pin No. Definition SATAIII_4 SATAIII_4 SATAIII_5 SATAIII_5 SATAIII_2 SATAIII_0 SATAIII_3 SATAIII_1 7/8/9/10/11) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)
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12/13) F_USB3/ F_USB2 (USB 3.0/ 2.0 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/ 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 USB 2.0 Header Power (5V)
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15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header) 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. Pin No.
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17) BAT (Battery Scoket) 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. •...
Jumper Settings ME Force Update Default Enable ME_UPDATE BIOS Recovery Default Enable BIOS_RCVR ME Recovery Default Enable ME_RCVR Password Clear Clear CMOS Chassis Open Intrusion Alert Default Default Case open Enable Enable BIOS_PWD CLR_CMOS CASE_OPEN Jumper Name Jumper Setting 1-2: Nomal operation (Default) ME Force Update 2-3: Enable ME Force Update 1-2: Nomal operation (Default)
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, loading the operating system etc. The 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.
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Main This setup page includes all the items of the 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.) Chipset This setup page includes all the submenu options for configuring the functions of the Platform Controller Hub. Server Management Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus. ...
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.
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Parameter Description BIOS Information Core Version Displays the Core version information Project Name Displays the project name information. Project Version Displays version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. Access Level Displays the access level information.
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Parameter Description PCH Information PCH SKU / Stepping Displays the information for the installed Platform Controller Hub. Onboard LAN Information LAN1 MAC Address (Note) Displays LAN MAC address information. System Language Displays the information of system language. System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. (Note) The number of LAN ports listed will depend on the motherboard / system model.
Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. - 29 - BIOS Setup...
2-2-1 CPU Configuration Parameter Description CPU Configuration Type / ID / Speed / L1 Data Cache / L1 Instruction Cache / L2 Cache/ L3 Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor Cache Enable/Disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Software Guard Extensions (SGX) Options available: Enabled, Disabled, Software Controlled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable CPU Hardware Prefetcher.
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Parameter Description The Intel Hyper Threading Techonlogy allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently. When Hyper- Hyper-Threading Threading is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can execute their threads, thereby improving performance. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable Intel Trusted Execution Techonlogy.
2-2-2 PCI Subsystem Settings Parameter Description PCI Bus Driver Version Displays the PCI Bus Driver version information. When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion PCI Express Slot #1 / #2 I/O ROM ROM for the related PCI-E slot. (Note1) Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
2-2-3 Power & Performance Settings Parameter Description Power & Performance CPU-Power Management Control Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. - 33 - BIOS Setup...
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Parameter Description CPU-Power Management Control Select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset vector. Boot performance mode Options available: Max Non-Turbo Performance, Turbo Performance. Default setting is Turbo Peroformance. Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) response to processor load.
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Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Energy Efficient P-state – Enable/Disable Energy Efficient P-state feature. – Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is View / Configure Turbo Options Enabled. • Energy Efficient Turbo – Enable/Disable Energy Efficient Turbo feature. – Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable CPU power states. C states Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Configures the limit on the C-State package register.
2-2-4 Server ME Configuration Parameter Description Server ME Configuration ME Firmware Status #1/#2 Displays ME Firmware status information. Current State (for ME Firmware) Displays ME Firmware current status information. Error Code (for ME Firmware) Displays ME Firmware status error code. BIOS Setup - 36 -...
2-2-5 Trusted Computing Parameter Description Configuration Enable/Disable the TPM support feature. Security Device Support Options available: Enable/Disable. Default setting is Enable. Current Status Information Displays current TPM status information. - 37 - BIOS Setup...
2-2-6 Serial Port Console Redirection Parameter Description Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console COM1/COM2 Serial Over redirection enables the users to manage the system from a remote LAN Console Redirection (Note) location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Selects a COM port for legacy serial redirection. The options are Legacy Console Redirection dependent on the available COM ports.
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Parameter Description Bits per second – Selects the transfer rate for console redirection. – Options available: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200. Default setting is 115200. Data Bits – Selects the number of data bits used for console redirection. –...
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Parameter Description Redirection After BIOS POST (Note) – This item allows user to enable console redirection after OS has loaded. COM1/COM2 Serial LAN/ – Options available: Always Enable/Boot Loader. Default setting is Legacy/Serial Port for Out- Always Enable. of-Band EMS Console Out-of-Band Mgmt Port ...
2-2-8 USB Configuration Parameter Description USB Configuration USB Devices: Displays the USB devices connected to the system. Enable/Disable the XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. XHCI Hand-off Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB hardware delays and time-outs Select the time-out value for USB Control/Bulk?Interrupt transfers. USB transfer time-out Options available: 1 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec and 20sec.
2-2-10 Super IO Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Serial Port – When set to 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: ...
2-2-11 Hardware Monitor Parameter Description Enable/Disable CPU FAN Fail Warning alert function. CPU FAN Fail Warning Options available: Enable/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable/Disable CPU FAN Fail Warning alert function. System FAN1 Fail Warning Options available: Enable/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enable CPU FAN Speed Control function.
2-2-12 S5 RTC Wake Settings Parameter Description Enable/Disable system wake on alarm event. Options available: Disabled/Fixed Time. When Fixed Time enabled, system Wake System from S5 will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 -...
2-2-14 OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Parameter Description Offboard SATA Controller Displays the information on your PCIe SATA controllers/ PCIe SSD if installed Configuration BIOS Setup - 48 -...
2-2-15 Chipset Configuration Parameter Description This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC/ Power loss occurs. • Power On: System power state when AC cord is re-plugged. Restore on AC Power Loss • Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is back. •...
2-2-17 Intel(R) I219-LM Ethernet Connection Parameter Description PORT CONFIGURATION MENU Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Link Speed – Allows for automatic link speed adjustment. – Options available: Auto Negotiated, 10 Mbps Half, 10 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half, 100 Mbps Full. Default setting is Auto Negotiated. Wake On LAN ...
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Parameter Description PORT CONFIGRATION INFORMATION Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface UEFI Driver Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Adapter PBA Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Chip Type Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface PCI Device ID Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface PCI Address Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface Link Status Controller. Displays the technical specifications for the Network Interface MAC Address Controller. BIOS Setup - 52 -...
2-2-18 VLAN Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Create new VLAN VLAN ID – Sets VLAN ID for a new VLAN or an existing VLAN. – Press the <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. – The valid range is from 0 to 4094. Priority ...
Chipset Setup Menu Chipset Setup menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of Platform Controller Hub(PCH). Select a submenu item, then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen. - 55 - BIOS Setup...
2-3-1 Syetem Agent (SA) Configuration Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Memory Frequency – Displays the frequency inforamtion of installed memory. Channel and slot information of memory DIMMs. Maximum Memory Frequency – Configure the maxium memory frequency. Memory Configuration – Default setting is Auto. Max TOLUD – Maximum Value of TOLUD.
2-3-2 PCH-IO Configuration Parameter Description PCH-IO Configuration Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. SATA Controller – Enable/Disable SATA controller. – Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. SATA Mode Selection – Configures on chip SATA type. – AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI, the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID function is disabled and cannot SATA Configuration be access the RAID setup utility at boot time.
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. •...
2-4-1 Secure Boot The Secure Boot submenu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 (or above) operating ® system. Parameter Description System Mode Displays if the system is in User mode or Setup mode. Enable/ Disable the Secure Boot function. Secure Boot Options avaiable:Enabled/Disabled.
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Parameter Description Press [Enter] to configure advanced items. Please note that this item is configurable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Key Provision – Allows to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when system is in Setup Mode. – Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Restore Factory Keys – Installs all factory default keys. It will force the system in User Mode. –...
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. Parameter Description Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) Setup Prompt Timeout means indefinite waiting. Press the numeric keys to input the desired values.
Parameter Description FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following sequence: Hard drive. Boot Option #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 CD-COM/DVD drive. USB device. Network. UEFI. UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority.
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2-5-1 UEFI USB Drive BBS Priorities The UEFI USB drive BBS priorities submenu allows you to specify the boot device priority from the available UEFI USB drives during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable.
2-5-2 UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities The UEFI network drive BBS priorities submenu allows you to specify the boot device priority from the available UEFI network drives during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable.
2-5-3 UEFI Application Boot Priorities The UEFI application boot priorities submenu allows you to specify the boot device priority from the available UEFI applications during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. BIOS Setup - 66 -...
Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press <Enter>. Parameter Description Save Options Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Save Changes and Exit Options available: Yes/No.
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Parameter Description Default Options Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup Defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of low-performance components Restore Defaults and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function properly.
2-7-4 Intel UPI POST Codes Initialize KTIRC inuput structure default values 0xA0 Collect info such as SBSP, Boot Mode, Reset type etc 0xA1 Setup IO SADs in SBSP to access the config space 0xA2 Setup up minimum path between SBSP & other sockets 0xA3 Add the node to the tree Parse the LEP of the discovered socket Check if the system has the supported topology Setup the boot path for the parent which is not...
SAD setup error 0xDB RC Behavior: System Halt Unsupported topology 0xDC RC Behavior: System Halt SBSP cannot find KPIRC TXEQ Parameters for this 0xDD link in GetSocketLinkEparams(). No retry. RC Behavior: System Halt 2-7-6 Intel MRC POST Codes Detect DIMM population 0xB0 Set DDR frequency 0xB1 Gather remaining SPD data 0xB2 Program registers on the memory controller level 0xB3...
2-7-8 Intel PM POST Codes Start of PPM structure initialization 0xD0 PPM CSR programming 0xD1 PPM MSR programming 0xD2 Start of PState transition init 0xD3 PPM exit 0xD4 PPM On ready to boot event 0xD5 2-7-9 Intel PM POST Codes Start of IIO early Initialization 0xE0 Pre Link training...
BIOS POST Beep code (AMI standard) 2-8-1 PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed. Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available...
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