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Lga1150 socket motherboard for intel e3 series processors
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  • Page 1 GA-6LXGH GA-6LXGL LGA1150 socket motherboard for Intel E3 series processors ® User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013 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-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL Motherboard Layout ..............6 GA-6LXGH Block Diagram ....................9 GA-6LXGL Block Diagram .....................10 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................... 11 Installation Precautions .................. 11 1-2 Product Specifications ..................12 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 14 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................14...
  • Page 4 Security Menu ....................80 2-4-1 Secure Boot menu ....................81 2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy ..................82 2-4-1-2 Key Management ....................83 Server Management Menu (GA-6LXGH Only) ..........85 2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration (GA-6LXGH Only) ............86 2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function (GA-6LXGH Only) ..............87 2-5-3 View FRU Information (GA-6LXGH Only)...............88 2-5-4 System Event Log (GA-6LXGH Only) ..............89...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL motherboard Driver CD Two SATA cables 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 6: Ga-6Lxgh/Ga-6Lxgl Motherboard Layout

    GA-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL Motherboard Layout 47 48 50 51 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description SW_ID ID Switch button BMC Management LAN port MLAN (GA-6LXGH Only) LAN1 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports USB3_LAN1 (bottom) LAN2 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports USB3_LAN2 (bottom) SFP+_1 10G LAN port VGA_COM1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom) USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector...
  • Page 8 CPU0_FAN CPU fan connector LED_BMC BMC readiness LED ASPEED 2300 BMC Chipset (GA-6LXGH) U425 ASPEED 2400 BMC Chipset (GA-6LXGL) 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. Please refer to Page 34 for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

  • Page 9: Ga-6Lxgh Block Diagram

    GA-6LXGH Block Diagram - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Ga-6Lxgl Block Diagram

    GA-6LXGL Block Diagram - 10 -...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Product Specifications

    52599 supports 10 Gbps Š ® 4 x Intel I210 support 10/100/1000 Mbps Š ® Onboard ASPEED AST2300 supports 128MB VRAM (GA-6LXGH) Š ® Graphics ASPEED AST2400-VB supports 128MB VRAM (GA-6LXGL) Š ® Storage Interface Š 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š...
  • Page 13 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port Š 2 x RJ-45 ports Š 1 x SFP+ port Š 1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN port (GA-6LXGH Only) Š 1 x COM port Š 1 x VGA port Š 1 x ID Switch button Š...

  • Page 14: 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 15 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...

  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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...

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Back Panel Connectors

    The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port (GA-6LXGH Only) The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. ID Switch Button This button provide the selected unit idenfication function.
  • Page 20 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 21: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 P12V_AUX1 SATA_SGP1 CPU0_FAN (CPU Fan) IPMB SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) LED_BMC SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) LAN3_ACT SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) CLR_CMOS PMBUS CASE_OPEN SATA0/1 S3_MASK SATA23 BIOS_RCVR SATA45 BIOS_PWD FP_1 PCH_ME BP_1 ME_UPDATE F_USB3 SATA_DOM0 F_USB2 SATA_DOM1 COM2 PMBUS_SEL Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:...
  • Page 22 1/2) ATX1/P12V_AUX1 (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.
  • Page 23 3/4/5/6/7) CPU0_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU0_FAN), and four 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/ SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4) 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 DEBUG PORT 9/10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA23 (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. DEBUG PORT When SATA_DOM0/1 jumper DEBUG are set to 2-3 pin: PORT Pin No. Definition When SATA_DOM0/1 jumper...
  • Page 25 12) FP_1 (Front Panel Header) 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. 23 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition...
  • Page 26 13) BP_1 (HDD Back Plane Board Hearders) Pin No. Definition B_SGCLK PCH_BMC_THROTTLE_N B_SGLD IRQ_FAB_12V_GATE_N_BUF B_SGDOUT RresetL_BRB BP_ALED_N BP_LED_G_N 25 26 B_SGDIN ASSESS#_LED_BPB SMB_BPB1_DATA SMB_BPB1_CLK P_3V3_AUX BP_HDD_TYPE P_3V3_AUX FAN_TYPE BP_PRESENSE - 26 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 27 14) F_USB3 (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- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+...
  • Page 28 16) COM2 (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD- NSIN NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin 17) TPM (TPM Module connector)
  • Page 29 18) SATA_SGP1 (SATA SGPIO Header) 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 30 20) LED_BMC (BMC Firmware Readiness LED/GA-6LXGH Only) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System is powered off 21) LAN3_ACT(LAN3 Active LED Header) Pin No. Definition 3.3V Active - 30 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 31 22) 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 24) CASE_OPEN (Case open intrusion header) Open: Active chassis intrustion alert. Closed: Normal operation. 25) 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) - 32 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 33 26) BIOS_RCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 27) BIOS_PWD (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Clear supervisor password. Hardware Installation - 33 -...
  • Page 34 28/29) PCH_ME/ME_UPDATE (ME Recover Jumpers) PCH_ME 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2-3 Close: ME recovery mode. ME_UPDATE ME_UPDATE 1-2 Close: ME recovery mode. 2-3 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) PCH_ME 30/31) SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 (SATA port 0 and port 1 DOM Jumpers) CAUTION! • If the SATA DOM power is supplied by the motherboard, set the jumper to pin 1-2.
  • Page 35 32) PMBUS_SEL (PMBus Power Select Jumper) 1-2 Close: PMBus connects to PCH. 2-3 Close: PMBus connects to BMC. (Default setting) Hardware Installation - 35 -...

  • Page 36: 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 37 A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.  Server Management (GA-6LXGH Only) Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.  Event Logs This setup page provides items for configuration of Smbios Event Log settings and display the Smbios event logs information.

  • Page 38: 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 39 BIOS Information BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. 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 BMC setup utility. SDR Version Display the SDR version of the BMC setup utility.

  • Page 40: 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. GA-6LXGH GA-6LXGL BIOS Setup - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Acpi Configuration

    2-2-1 ACPI Configuration ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is pressed. Options available: Suspend Disabled/S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 only (Suspend to RAM)/ Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from. Default setting is S3 only (Suspend to RAM). - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Trusted Computing (Optional)

    2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optional) Configuration Security Device Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Current Status Information Display current TPM status information. BIOS Setup - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Pci Subsystem Settings

    2-2-3 PCI Subsystem Settings PCI Express Slot #1/2/3 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. PCI Slot #1/2/3 I/O ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI slot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 44 VGA Palette 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 45: Pci Express Settings

    2-2-3-1 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 46 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 47 2-2-4 CPU Configuration - 47 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration CPU Type/Signature/Processor Family/Microcode Patch/FSB Speed/Max CPU Speed/ Min CPU Speed/ Processor Cores/Intel HT Technology/Intel VT-x Technology/ Intel SMX Technology Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. 64-bit Display the supported information of installed CPU. EIST Technology Display Intel EIST Technology function support information. CPU C3 state Display the support information of CPU C3 state feature.
  • Page 49 execute their threads, thereby improving performance. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Active Processor Cores (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Options available: All/1/2/3. Default setting is All. Overclocking lock Enable/Disable Overclocking lock. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. 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.
  • Page 50 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. When this item is disabled, the processor will not overclock any of its core. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 51 Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1/C3/C6/C7/C7s/C8/C9/C10/Auto. Default setting is Auto. Intel TXT (LT) Support Enable/Disable Intel TXT (LT) support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. ACPI T State Enable/Disable ACPI T state support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. CPU DTS Enable/Disable CPU DTS support.

  • Page 52: Sata Configuration

    2-2-5 SATA Configuration BIOS Setup - 52 -...
  • Page 53 SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable the SATA controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. 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 54: Software Feature Mask Configuration

    2-2-5-1 Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID 0 Enable/Disable RAID 0 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 1 Enable/Disable RAID 1 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 10 Enable/Disable RAID 10 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 5 Enable/Disable RAID 5 feature.
  • Page 55 Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. LED Locate When this item is enabled, the LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to locate feature is enabled on the OS. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. IRRT Only on eSATA When this item is enabled, only IRRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives.

  • Page 56: Info Report Configuration

    2-2-6 Info Report Configuration Info Report Configuration Post Report Enable/Disable Post Report support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Delay Time Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Error Message Report Info Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 57: Usb Configuration

    2-2-7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB30. Support Enables/Disable USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. XHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 58: Super Io Configuration

    2-2-8 Super IO Configuration - 58 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 59 Super IO Chip Display the model name of Super IO chip. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Serial Port 1/2 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 Display the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand 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 60: Hardware Monitor (Ga-6Lgxl Only)

    2-2-9 Hardware Monitor (GA-6LGXL Only) Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system temperature, and fan speed, Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection - 61 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64: Network Stack

    2-2-11 Network Stack Network stack Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Disabled. Ipv4 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv4 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. Ipv6 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv6 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. (Note) This item appears when Network Stack is set to Enabled.

  • Page 65: Iscsi Configuration

    2-2-12 iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name Add an Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Delete Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Change Attempt Order Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 65 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 66: Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection

    2-2-13 Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection BIOS Setup - 66 -...
  • Page 67 PORT CONFIGURATION MENU NIC Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds) Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds). Press the numberic keys to input the desired value. PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION UEFI Driver Display the UEFI driver information. Adapter PBA Display the Adapter PBA information. Chip Type Display the Chip type. PCI Device ID Display the PCI device ID.

  • 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. - 68 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: System Agent (Sa)Configuration

    2-3-1 System Agent (SA)Configuration System Agent Bridge Name Display the System Agent (SA) Bridge Name. System Agent RC Version Display the version number of System Agent RC. VT-d Capability Display the VT-d support information. VT-d Enable/Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled.

  • Page 70: Graphic Configuration

    2-3-1-1 Graphic Configuration Graphic Configuration Primary Display Device Configure the Primary display device. Options available: Auto//PCIE_1/PCIE_2/PCIE_3/Onboard VGA. Default setting is Auto. - 70 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 71: Nb Pcie Configuration

    2-3-1-2 NB PCIe Configuration NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 Display PEG0 configuration information. PEG0 - Gen X Configure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. PEG1 Display PEG1 configuration information. PEG1 - Gen X Configure PEG1 B0:D1:F1 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. PEG2 Display PEG2 configuration information. PEG2 - Gen X Configure PEG2 B0:D1:F2 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. Run-time C7 Allowed Configure Run-time C7 feature.
  • Page 72 Detect Non-Compliance Device Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM Enable/Disable Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PEG0 De-emphasis Control PEG0:Configure the De-emphasis control on PEG. Options available: Options available: -6 dB/-3.5 dB. Default setting is -3.5 dB. PEG1 De-emphasis Control PEG1:Configure the De-emphasis control on PEG.

  • Page 73: Memory Configuration

    2-3-1-3 Memory Configuration Memory Information Memory RC Version Display version number of installed memeory. Memory Frequency Display the frequency information of installed memory. Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Memory Voltage Display the voltage information of installed memory. DIMM Information: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots.
  • Page 74 Memory Frequency Limiter Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Mhz. Options available: Auto/1067/1333/1600/1867/2133/2400/2667. Default setting is Auto. Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Options available: Dynamic/3.5 GB/3.25 GB/3 GB/2.75 GB/2.5 GB/2.25 GB/2 GB/1.75 GB/1.5 GB/ 1.25 GB/1 GB.

  • Page 75: Pch-Io Configuration

    2-3-2 PCH-IO Configuration Intel PCH RC Version/Intel PCH SKU/Intel PCH Rev ID Information Displays the RC version, SKU and Reverison ID information of PCH. PCI Express Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. USB Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. DeepSx Power Policies Configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Options available: Disabled/Enabled in S5/Enabled in S4-S5. Default setting is Disabled. GP27 Wake From DeepSx Wake from DeepSx by the assertion of GP27 pin.
  • Page 76 SLP_S4 Assertion Width Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal. Options available: 1-2 Seconds/2-3 Seconds/3-4 Seconds/4-5 Seconds. Default setting is 4-5 Seconds. Restore AC Power Loss 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.

  • Page 77: Pci Express Configuration

    2-3-2-1 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating Enable/Disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. DMI Link ASPM Control The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB side of the DMI Link. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 78: Usb Configuration

    2-3-2-2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. XHCI Mode Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options available: Smart Auto/Auto/Enabled/Disabled/Manual. Default setting is Smart Auto. BTCG Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 79: Intel Server Platform Services

    2-3-3 Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services Enable/Disable Intel Server Platform Services Help. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 79 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Secure Boot Menu

    2-4-1 Secure Boot menu The Secure Boot Menu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 operatin system. ® 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 82: Image Execution Policy

    2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy 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. Options available: Always Execute/Always Deny/Allow Execute/Defer Execute/ Deny Execute/ Query User.

  • Page 83: Key Management

    2-4-1-2 Key Management 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. This will clear all Secure Boot Variables such as Platform Key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Authorized Signature Database (db), and Forbidden Signaures Database (dbx).
  • Page 84 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. Delete DB Press [Enter] to delete the db from your system. Set new DB Press [Enter] to configure a new db.

  • Page 85: Server Management Menu (Ga-6Lxgh Only)

    Server Management Menu (GA-6LXGH Only) Serial Mux Press [Enter] to change the Serial Mux option. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN 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.

  • Page 86: Bmc Lan Configuration (Ga-6Lxgh Only)

    2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration (GA-6LXGH Only) 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 (Note) Display IP Address information. Subnet Mask (Note) Display Subnet Mask information. Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals, for example, 192.168.000.001.

  • Page 87: Gbt Bmc Function (Ga-6Lxgh Only)

    2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function (GA-6LXGH Only) 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). - 87 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 88: View Fru Information (Ga-6Lxgh Only)

    2-5-3 View FRU Information (GA-6LXGH Only) The FRU Information menu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 88 -...

  • Page 89: System Event Log (Ga-6Lxgh Only)

    2-5-4 System Event Log (GA-6LXGH Only) 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 Disabled. Erasing Settings Erasing SEL Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

  • Page 90: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs Menu Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. View Smbios Event Log Press [Enter] to view event logs. BIOS Setup - 90 -...

  • Page 91: Change Smbios Event Log Settings

    2-6-1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log Choose options to Enable/Disable logging of System boot event. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Erasing Settings Erasing Event Log Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.
  • Page 92 METW Multiple Event Time Window: The number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Custom Options Log OEM Codes Enable/Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM Codes.

  • Page 93: View Smbios Event Log

    2-6-2 View Smbios Event Log The Smbios Event Log is a display page of Smbios Event Log information. Items on this window are non- configurable. Press Enter to View Smbios Event Log - 93 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 94: 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 95 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] for configuration of advanced items. CSM parameters Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 95 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 96: Csm16 Parameters

    2-7-1 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 97: Csm Parameters

    2-7-2 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 98 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. BIOS Setup - 98 -...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 - 100 -...

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103 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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