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Gigabyte GA-7PXSL User Manual

Dual lga2011 sockets motherboard for intel e5-2600 series processors
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  • Page 1 GA-7PXSL E5-2600 Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel series processors ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • 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-7PXSL Motherboard Layout ..................6 Block Diagram .........................9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................10 Installation Precautions .................. 10 1-2 Product Specifications ..................11 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15...
  • Page 4 2-3-1-2 QPI Configuration ....................74 2-3-1-3 DIMM Information ....................75 2-3-2 South Bridge Configuration ..................76 2-3-3 Intel ME Subsystem ....................78 Security Menu ....................79 2-4-1 Secure Boot menu (Optional) .................80 2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy ..................81 2-4-1-2 Key Management ....................82 Server Management Menu ................84 2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration ..................85 2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function ....................86 2-5-3...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents 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-7Pxsl Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PXSL Motherboard Layout 44 45 46 37 38 39 40 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description MLAN1 BMC Management LAN port USB2_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (bottom) USB3_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports (bottom) VGA1 VGA port COM1 Serial port Battery socket PWR_DET1 PMBus connector Chassis intrusion header ATX1 24 pin power connector SATA0/SATA1...
  • Page 8 TPM_1 TPM module connector F_AUDIO Front Audio connector FLASH_DP1 Flash descriptor security jumper BIOS_WP1 BIOS write protect jumper SKU_KEY1 Intel C600 series upgrade key SATA_SGPIO2 SATA SGPIO header SATA_SGPIO1 SATA SGPIO header PMBUS_SEL1 PMBUS Select jumper S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper BMC_FRB1 Force to Stop FRB1 Timer jumper CLR_CMOS1...

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram - 9 -...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications Support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V2 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 12 AMI BIOS Š Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 9.6 inch, 8 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

    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 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 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 19 Link 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 No data transmission or receiving is occurring...

  • Page 20: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 F_USB2_2 P12V_PWR1 COM2 P12V_PWR2 F_ADUIO PWR_DET1 (PMBus) TPM_1 CPU0_FAN1 (for primary CPU) FP_1 CPU1_FAN1 (for seconary CPU) BP_1 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) IPMB1 SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) PS2_KB SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SATA_SGPIO1 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) SATA_SGPIO2 SATA0/1 SATA2/3 SAS0/1/2/3 SPDIF_OUT SKU_KEY1 BMC_LED1...
  • 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 4) PWR_DET1 (PMBus connector) Pin No. Definition SMB CLK SMB DATA SMB Alert 3.3V Sense 5/6/7/8/9/10) CPU0_FAN1/CPU1_FAN1/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has two 4-pin CPU fan headers, 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 24 11) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors/SATA1 Supports 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. The SATA1 connector supports SATA DOM function. Normal Mode: Pin No. Definition SATA DOM Mode:...
  • Page 25 13) SAS0/SAS1/SAS2/SAS3 (SAS cable connectors) The SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard. To support SAS function, it is required to connect the SKU Key on the SKY Key connector. Please refer to item 14 for the detail information for the SKU Key connector.
  • Page 26 15/16) F_USB2_1/F_USB2_2 (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) 10 9 Power (5V) F_USB2_1 USB DX- USB DY- F_USB2_2 USB DX+ USB DY+ No Pin 17) COM2 (Serial Port Headers) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
  • Page 27 18) F_AUDIO (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 MIC_L MIC_R...
  • Page 28 20) 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. 23 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition...
  • Page 29 21) 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 22) IPMB1 (IPMB Connector) Pin No. Definition - 29 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 23) PS2_KS (PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Header) Pin No. Definition No Pin Mouse Clock Keyboard Clock Mouse Data Keyboard Data 24/25) SATA_SGPIO1/SATA_SGPIO2 (SATA SGPIO Headers) 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.
  • Page 31 26) 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. 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 32 28) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) Pin No. Definition SPDIF Out 29) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System is powered off Hardware Installation - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings 3 4 5 6 7 8 BIOS_WP1 CLR_CMOS1 FLASH_DP1 SSB_ME1 PMBUS_SEL1 PASSWORD1 S3_MASK BIOS_RVCR1 BMC_FRB1 - 33 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 34 1) BIOS_WP1 (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. 2) FLASH_DP1 (Flash Descriptor Security Jumper) 1-2 Close: Flash Descriptor Security Overridden. 2-3 Close: Flash Descriptor Security in effect. (Default setting) Hardware Installation - 34 -...
  • Page 35 3) PMBUS_SEL1 (PMBus Power Select Jumper) PMBUS_SEL1 1-2 Close: PMBus connects to PCH. 2-3 Close: PMBus connects to BMC. (Default setting) 4) 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.
  • Page 36 5) BMC_FRB1 (Force to Stop FRB1 Timer Jumper) BMC_FRB1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB1 Timer. 6) 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.
  • Page 37 7) SSB_ME1 (ME enable/disable Jumper) SSB_ME1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Disable ME function. 8) PASSWORD1 (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) PASSWORD1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. - 37 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 38 9) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery Jumper) BIOS_RVCR1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. Hardware Installation - 38 -...

  • Page 39: 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 40  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.)  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 41: 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 42 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 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. - 43 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 44: Pci Subsystem Settings

    2-2-1 PCI Subsystem Settings PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 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 LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controllers. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN I/O ROM Option Configure onboard LAN devices and initialize device expansion ROM.
  • Page 45 VGA Platte Snoop Enable/Disable VGA Palette Tegisters Snooping. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PERR Generation When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is generated and is routed to NMI. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. SERR Generation When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is generated and is routed to NMI.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-3 CPU Configuration - 49 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 50 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 51 Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Options available: All/1/2/3. Default setting is All. Limit CPUID Maximum When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum COUID 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 52: 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. 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 53 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 54: Fan Configuration

    2-2-4 Fan Configuration Fan Contol Policy Define the fan policies. Options available: Full Speed/Performance/Balanced/Quiet. Default setting is Balanced. Fan Rise Curve Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. BIOS Setup - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Usb Configuration

    2-2-5 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 56 2-2-6 SATA Configuration BIOS Setup - 56 -...

  • Page 57: 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. IDE Mode: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the IDE emulation mode.

  • Page 58: Sas Configuration

    2-2-7 SAS Configuration SAS Configuration SAS Port 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 - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Info Report Configuration

    2-2-8 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 2-2-9 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

    2-2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection BIOS Setup - 62 -...
  • Page 63 COM1/COM2/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

    2-2-11 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

    2-2-12 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 Data Scrambling Enable/Disable Data Scrambling function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Tagging Enable/Disable Device Tagging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Rank Margin Enable/Disable Rank Margin function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Thermal Thortting Configure theThermal Thortting.
  • 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_H0Status 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. USB WakeOnDev insertion Enable/Disable USB Device WakeOn support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 77 Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enable/Disable onboard HD aduio device. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Azalia internal HDMI codec Enable/Disable onboard HDMI codec support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Event Timer Enable/Disable High Precision Event Timer. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 78: 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. BIOS Setup - 78 -...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Secure Boot Menu (Optional)

    2-4-1 Secure Boot menu (Optional) The Secure Boot Menu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 operatin system. ® Secure Boot menu Platform Mode Display the System Platform Mode State. Secure Boot Display the status of Secure Boot. Secure Boot Control Enable/Disable Secure Boot function.

  • Page 81: Image Execution Policy

    2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy Image Execution Policy This item appears only when the Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Image Execution policy Internal FV Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Options available: Always Execute. Default setting is Always Execute. Option ROM Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation.

  • Page 82: Key Management

    2-4-1-2 Key Management Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Options available: Always Execute/Always Deny/Allow Execute/Defer Execute/ Deny Execute/ Query User. Default setting is Deny Execute. Key Management This item appears only when the Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Default Key Provisioning Force the system to Setup Mode.
  • Page 83 Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) Display the status of Platform Key. Delete KEK Press [Enter] to delete the KEK from your system. Set new KEK Press [Enter] to configure a new KEK. 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.

  • Page 84: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu OS Watchdog Timer Enable/Disable OS Watchdog Timer function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. OS Wtd Timer Timeout Configure OS Watchdog Timer. Options available: 5 minutes/10 minutes/15 minutes/20 minutes. Default setting is 10 minutes. OS Wtd Timer Policy Configure OS Watchdog Timer Policy. Options available: Reset/Do Nothing/Power Down.

  • Page 85: 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 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. Default Gateway Address Display Default Gateway Address information.

  • Page 86: 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 - 86 -...

  • Page 87: 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. - 87 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90 Boot Priority Order Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4 Press Enter to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: UEFI device. Hard drive. Network device. Removable device Network Device BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Hard Drive 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.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 - 94 -...

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97 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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