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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY R270-R3C Service Manual

Dual lga2011 sockets r3 motherboard for intel e5-2600 v3 series processors
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  • Page 1 R270-R3C Dual LGA2011 sockets R3 motherboard for Intel E5-2600 V3 series processors ® Service Guide Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2015 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 Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general infor- mation. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CON- FIGURATION decided for GIGABYTE’s “global” product offering. To better fit local market- requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided toextend the functionality of a machine (e.g.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................7 Safety, Care and Regulatory Information ................8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................... 11 Installation Precautions .................. 11 Product Specifications ..................12 System Block Diagram ................... 14 Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation ..............15 Removing Chassis Cover ................16 Removing and Installing the Fan Duct ............
  • Page 5 5-2-1 Serial Port Console Redirection ................44 5-2-2 PCI Subsystem Settings ..................48 5-2-2-1 PCI Express Settings ....................50 5-2-3 Network Stack ......................52 5-2-4 CSM Configuration ....................53 5-2-5 Post Report Configuration ..................55 5-2-6 Trusted Computing ....................56 5-2-7 USB Configuration ....................57 5-2-8 Chipset Configuration .....................58 SIO Configuration ....................59 5-2-10 iSCSI Configuration ....................62 Intel RC Setup Menu ..................
  • Page 6 5-4-1 System Event Log ....................106 5-4-2 View FRU Information ..................107 5-4-3 BMC network configuration ..................108 Security Menu ....................109 5-5-1 Secure Boot menu ....................110 5-5-1-1 Key Management ....................111 Boot Menu ....................113 Save & Exit Menu ..................115 BIOS POST Codes ..................117 BIOS POST Beep code ................

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents R270-R3C System Driver CD Two CPU Heat Sinks Rai Kit • 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 8: Safety, Care And Regulatory Information

    Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety information Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operateyour sys- tem. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. • The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.* If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position foryour area.
  • Page 9 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radiointerfer- enceIn which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 10 WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard/system contain numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the service guide 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

    Product Specifications Support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 series processors in the LGA2011 package ® ® L3 cache varies with CPU Supports Dual QuickPath Interconnect up to 9.6GT/s Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Chipset Intel C612 Express (Wellsburg) Chipset ®...
  • Page 13 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x Mini-SAS HD connectors 10 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors 1 x PMBus header 2 x CPU fan headers 5 x System fan headers 1 x Front panel header 1 x HDD Back plane borad header 1 x USB 3.0 header...

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Hardware Installation - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation Pre-installation Instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before you remove or replaceany component. • Back up all important system and data files before performing any hardwareconfiguration. • Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. • Locate the pin one of the CPU.

  • Page 16: Removing Chassis Cover

    Removing Chassis Cover Before you remove or install the system cover • Make sure the system is not turned on or connected to AC power. Follow these instructions to remove the system cover: Loosen and remove the screws securing the back cover. Loosen and remove the screws securing the front cover.

  • Page 17: Removing And Installing The Fan Duct

    Removing and Installing the Fan Duct Follow these instructions to remove/install the fan duct: Loosen and remove the screws securing the screw. Lift up to remove the fan duct To install the fan duct, align the fan duct with the guiding groove. Push down the fan duct into chassis until its firmly seats Hardware Installation - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU 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 19: Installing The Heat Sink

    Installing the Heat Sink Follow these instructions to install the heat sinks: Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the CPU. Remove the protective cover from the underside of the heat sink. Place the heat sink(s) on top of the CPU and tighten the four positioning screws. WARNING! • When you are installing the heat sink on the CPU, ensure the cooling fan is facing the rear I/O of the system.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Installing A Memory

    2-5-2 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 DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow these instructions to install the Memory: Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.

  • Page 22: Dimm Population Table

    2-5-3 DIMM Population Table Speed (MT/s); Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Ranks Per Type DIMM and Data Width 2 Slot Per Channel 1 Slot Per Channel 1DPC 1DPC 2DPC SRx4 RDIMM 2133 2133 1866 SRx8 RDIMM 2133 2133 1866...

  • Page 23: Installing The Pci Expansion Card

    Installing the PCI Expansion Card • Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to installing a PCI card.

  • Page 24: Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    Installing the Hard Disk Drive Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the Hard disk drive: • Take note of the drive tray orientation before sliding it out. • The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly. •...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Fan Assemblly

    Replacing the FAN Assemblly Follow these instructions to replace the fan assembly: Lift up the fan assembly from the chassis. Reverse the previous step to install the replacement fan assembly. - 25 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 26: Replacing And Installing The Power Supply

    Replacing and Installing the Power Supply Follow these instructions to replace the power supply: Disconnect the three power cables. With the existing power supply, pull up the power supply handle and press the retaining clip on the right side of the power supply along the direction of the arrow. At the same time, pull out the power supply by using its handle.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 System Appearance

    Chapter 3 System Appearance Front View Decription Power button and LED Front Panel LEDs and buttons ID button and LED 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) Rear View Decription Power supply fan Power supply module cord socket Serial port VGA port LAN ports 10/100/1000 Server management LAN port USB 3.0 ports...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Led And Buttons

    Front Panel LED and Buttons No. Name Color Status Critical Description Event System has power applied Green to itor ACPI S0 state Green Blink System is in ACPI S1 state (sleep mode) Power button System is not powered on or in and LED ACPI S5 state (power off) System is in ACPI S4 state...
  • Page 29 Solid On System is operating normally. Degrade condition, may Green indicates the following: Blink • CPU failure • DIMM killed Critical condition, may indicates the following: • Power module failure Solid On • System fan failure • Power supply voltage issue System •...

  • Page 30: Rear System Lan Leds

    Rear System LAN LEDs Name Color Status Description Yellow 10 Gbps data rate 10 GbE Green 1000 Mbps data rate Speed LED 100 Mbps data rate Link between system and 10 GbE Green network or no access Link/ Blink Data transmission or receiving is occurring Activity LED No data transmission or receiving is occurring Yellow...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Drive Leds

    Hard Disk Drive LEDs Description Multi Color LEDs LED Active LED Active Green Amber HDD Access Blink HDD Locate HDD Failure HDD connected and rebuilding data Blink Blink (Alternative) Reserve Hardware Installation - 31 -...

  • Page 32: Cable Routing

    Cable Routing Suggest Cable Suggest Cable Front switch cable/Front LED cable HDD back plane board cable Mini SAS HDD back plane cable #0~3 Mini SAS HDD back plane cable #4~7 sSATA SGPIO cable sSATA HDD cable System fan power cable HDD back plane board power cable Power Supply 12V cable System main power cable...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Motherboard Components

    Chapter 4 Motherboard Components MD70-HB0 Motherboard Components - 33 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 34 Item Code Description SW_ID ID switch button BMC Management LAN port (top) / USB 3.0 ports USB3_MLAN1 (bottom) LAN1 LAN1 port LAN2 LAN2 port CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan connector (for Secondary CPU) VGA port COM1 Serial port P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_G0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DIMM_P1_G1...
  • Page 35 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector#2 SATA0 SATA 3 6Gb/s connector SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper CASE_OPEN Case open intrusion alert header LED5 LSI firmware readiness LED SATA1 SATA 3 6Gb/s connector SATA2/3/4/5/SSATA0/1/2/3 SATA 3 6Gb/s connectors SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper F_USB3...

  • Page 36: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting Jumper Code Jumper Setting 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data Pin No. Definition SATA_DOM0 (SATA port 0 DOM Jumper) SATA0 Pin7 Pin No. Definition SATA_DOM1 (SATA 1 DOM Jumper) SATA1 Pin7 1-2 Close: Stop an initial power on when BMC is not ready.
  • Page 37 Jumper Code Jumper Setting 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) ME_UPDATE (ME Update Jumper) 2-3 Close: ME update mode. BMC_FRB 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) (Force to Stop FRB 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB Timer Timer Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) ME_RCVR (ME Recovery Jumper) 2-3 Close: ME recovery mode.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Bios Setup

    Chapter 5 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.
  • Page 39  Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.  Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) ...

  • Page 40: 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 41 BIOS Information Porject Name Display the project name information. Porject 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 Firmware setup utility.
  • Page 42 Onboard LAN Information LAN1/LAN2 MAC Address Display LAN1/LAN2 MAC address information. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. BIOS Setup - 42 -...

  • 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: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5-2-1 Serial Port Console Redirection BIOS Setup - 44 -...
  • Page 45 - 45 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 46 COM1/COM2/Serial Over AN Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection.
  • Page 47 Legacy OS Redirection Resolution (Note) On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection. Options available: 80x24/80X25. Default setting is 80x24. Putty KeyPad (Note) Select function FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty. Options available: VT100/LINUX/XTERMR6/SCO/ESCN/VT400. Default setting is VT100. Redirection After BIOS POST (Note) This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.

  • Page 48: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5-2-2 PCI Subsystem Settings PCI Express Slot #1/#2/#3/#4/#5/#6 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 LAN#1/#2 Controller Enable/Disable onboard LAN devices. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN #1/#2 I/O ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN devices and initialize device expansion ROM.
  • Page 49 SR-IOV Support If system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PCI Express Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 49 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Pci Express Settings

    5-2-2-1 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.
  • Page 51 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. Unpopulated Links When this item is set to 'Disable Link, the system will operate power save feature for those unpopulated PCI Express links.

  • Page 52: Network Stack

    5-2-3 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. PXE boot wait time (Note) Press <+>...

  • Page 53: Csm Configuration

    5-2-4 CSM Configuration Compatibility Support Module Configuration CSM Support Enable/Disable Compatibility Support Module (CSM) support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. 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;...
  • Page 54 Option ROM execution Network Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Options available: Do not launch/UEFI only/Legacy. Default setting is Legacy. Storage Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Options available: Do not launch/UEFI only/Legacy. Default setting is Legacy. Video Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

  • Page 55: Post Report Configuration

    5-2-5 Post Report Configuration Post Report Configuration Error Message Report Post Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 55 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 56: Trusted Computing

    5-2-6 Trusted Computing 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 - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Usb Configuration

    5-2-7 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Devices: Display the USB devices connected to the system. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. XHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 58: Chipset Configuration

    5-2-8 Chipset Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss (Note) Defines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off after power shutdown.

  • Page 59: Sio Configuration

    SIO Configuration - 59 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 60 AMI SIO Driver Version Display the AMI SIO driver version information. Super IO Chip Logical Device(s) Configuration [*Active*] Serial Port 1/2 Press [Enter] for confuguration of advanced items. [*Active*] PS2 Keyboard Press [Enter] for confuguration of advanced items. [*Active*] PS2 Mouse Press [Enter] for confuguration of advanced items.
  • Page 61 Possible: Configure Serial Port 1 base I/O addressand IRQ. Option available: Use Automatic Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; DMA;/ IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;/ IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12; DMA;. Default setting is Use Automatic Settings. Serial Port 2 Configuration Use This Device When enabled allows you to configure the serial port 2 settings.

  • Page 62: Iscsi Configuration

    5-2-10 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. BIOS Setup - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Intel Rc Setup Menu

    Intel RC Setup Menu Intel RC Setup menu displays 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. RC Revision Display Intel RC version information. - 63 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 64 5-3-1 Processor Configuration BIOS Setup - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Processor Configuration

    Processor Configuration Pre-Socket Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Processor Socket/Processor ID/Processor Frequency/Processor Max Raito/ Processor Min Raio/Microcode Revision/L1 Cache RAM/L2 Cache RAM/L3 Cache RAM/ Processor 0/1Version Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. Hyper-Threading [All] The Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently.
  • Page 66 Direct Cache Access (DCA) Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. DCA Prefetch Delay Options available: Disabled/8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/72/80/88/96/104/112. Default setting is 32. X2APIC Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. AES-NI Enable/Disable AES-NI (Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions) support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 67 5-3-1-1 Pre-Socket Configuration - 67 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 68 CPU Socket 0/1 Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Cores Enabled (for CPU socket 0/1) Number of Cores to enable. 0 means all cores. 14 Cores is available. Press <+> and <-> keys to adjust desired values. BIOS Setup - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    5-3-2 Advanced Power Management Configuration Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology Option available:Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Energy Efficient. Config TDP Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Config TDP Level Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. CPU P State Control Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 70: Cpu P State Control

    2-3-2-1 CPU P State Control EIST (P-State) 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 71: Cpu C State Control

    5-3-2-2 CPU C State Control Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1 state/C2 state/C6(non Retention) state/C6(Retention) state. Default setting is C6(non Retention) state. CPU C3/C6 Report 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.

  • Page 72: Cpu T State Control

    5-3-2-3 CPU T State Control ACPI T-States Enable/Disable CPU throttling by OS. Thorttling reduces power comsumption. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Common Refcode Configuration

    5-3-3 Common RefCode Configuration Common RefCode Configuration Isoc Mode Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Auto. Numa (Non-Uniform Memory Access) Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 73 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 74 5-3-4 QPI Configuration BIOS Setup - 74 -...

  • Page 75: Qpi Configuration

    QPI General Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. QPI Status Press [Enter] to view QPI status. Link Speed Mode Options available: Slow/Fast. Default setting is Fast. Link Frequency Select Options available: 6.4GB/s/8.0GB/s/9.6GB/s/Auto/Auto Limited. Default setting is Auto. - 75 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 76: Memory Configuration

    5-3-5 Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) Enforce POR Enable to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Options available: Enforce POR/Disabled/Enforce Stretch Goals. Default setting is Enforce POR. Memory Frequency Configure memory frequency. Options available: Auto/1333/1400/1600/1800/1867/2000/2133. Default setting is Auto. ECC Support Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled.
  • Page 77 Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Memory RAS Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 77 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 78 5-3-5-1 Memory Topology BIOS Setup - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Memory Thermal

    5-3-5-2 Memory Thermal Set Throttling Configure Thermal Throttling Mode. Select OLTT or CLTT mode. Options available: Disabled/CLTT Mode. Default setting is CLTT Mode. DIMM Temp Stat Display DIMM Temp Stat. MEMHOT Throttling Mode Options available: Disabled/Output-only/Input-only. Default setting is Input-only. - 79 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: Memory Map

    5-3-5-3 Memory Map Socket Interleave Below 4GB Splits the 0-4GB address space between two sockets, so that both sockets get a chunk of local memory below 4GB. Options available: Disabled/Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. Channel Interleaving Options available: Auto/1-way Interleave/2-way Interleave/3-way Interleave/4-way Interleave. Default setting is Auto.

  • Page 81: Memory Ras Configuration

    5-3-5-4 Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode Enable/Disable RAS modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. When this item is set to enabled, Sparing will be selected. Options available: Disable/Mirror/Lockstep Mode. Default setting is Disabled. Lockstep x4 DIMMs Options available: Auto/Disabled/Enabled. Default setting is Auto. Memory Rank Sparing Options available: Disabled/Enabled.

  • Page 82: Iio Configuration

    5-3-6 IIO Configuration IIO Configuration EV DFX Features Set this option to allow DFX Lock Bits to remain clear. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. IOAT Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 83: Ioat Configuration

    5-3-6-1 IOAT Configuration IOAT Configuration Enable IOAT Control to enable/disable IOAT (Intel I/O Acceleration Technology) device. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. No Snoop Enable/Disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 83 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 84: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D)

    5-3-6-2 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) VT-d Azalea VCp Optimizations Enable/Disable Azalea VCp optimizations. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Enable/Disable Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 85: Pch Configuration

    5-3-7 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. PCH sSATA Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. PCH SATA Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. USB Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 85 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 86: Pch Devices

    5-3-7-1 PCH Devices PCH CRID Enable/Disable Intel Compatible Revision ID. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 86 -...
  • Page 87 5-3-7-2 PCH sSATA Configuration - 87 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 88: Pch Ssata Configuration

    When SATA Type is set to IDE PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable sSATA controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Configure sSATA as Coonfigure 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 89 Alternate Device ID on RAID Enable /Disable Alternate Device ID on RAID mode. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Please note that this option appears when HDD is in RAID Mode. sSATA Port 0/1/2/3 The category identifies sSATA type of hard disk that are installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type.

  • Page 90: 5-3-7-2-1Sata Mode Options

    5-3-7-2-1 SATA Mode Options When SATA Type is set to IDE/AHCI Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 90 -...
  • Page 91 When SATA Type is set to RAID Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Intel Rapid Recovery Technology Enable/Disable Intel Rapid Recovery Technology support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID Option ROM UI banner Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 92 5-3-7-3 PCH SATA Configuration BIOS Setup - 92 -...

  • Page 93: Pch Sata Configuration

    When SATA Type is set to IDE PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable sSATA controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Configure sSATA as Coonfigure 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 94 Support Aggressive Link Power Mana (Note) Enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Alternate Device ID on RAID Enable /Disable Alternate Device ID on RAID mode. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Please note that this option appears when HDD is in RAID Mode.

  • Page 95: 5-3-7-3-1Sata Mode Options

    5-3-7-3-1 SATA Mode Options When SATA Type is set to IDE/AHCI Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 95 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 96 When SATA Type is set to RAID Mode SATA LED locate When this option is enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Intel Rapid Recovery Technology Enable/Disable Intel Rapid Recovery Technology support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID Option ROM UI banner Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 97: Usb Configuration

    5-3-7-4 USB Configuration USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host conteoller and root ports for faster enumeration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. xHCI Mode Enable/Disable xHCI (USB 3.0) support function. Options available: Smart Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Smart Auto. - 97 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 98: Miscellaneous Configuration

    5-3-8 Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Select active Video type. Options available: Onboard Device/Offboard Device. Default setting is Offboard Device. BIOS Setup - 98 -...

  • Page 99: Server Me Configuration

    5-3-9 Server ME Configuration Greneral ME Configuration Operational Firmware Version Display Operational Firmware Version information. Recovery Firmware Version Display Recovery Firmware Version information. ME Firmware Features Display ME Firmware features information. ME Firmware Status #1/#2 Display ME Firmware status information. Current State (for ME Firmware) Display ME Firmware current status information.

  • Page 100: Runtime Error Logging

    5-3-10 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging System Errors Enable/Disable system error logging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. S/W Error Injection Support Enable/Disable software injection error logging function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Whea Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items.

  • Page 101: Whea Setting

    5-3-10-1 Whea Setting WHEA Support (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) Enable/Disable WHEA Support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 101 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 102: Memory Error Enabling

    5-3-10-2 Memory Error Enabling Memory Error Enabling Un-Correctable Errors disable Memory Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Memory corrected Errors enabling Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 102 -...

  • Page 103: Pci/Pci Error Enabling

    5-3-10-3 PCI/PCI Error Enabling PCI-Ex Error Enable Options available: Yes/No. Default setting is No. Corrected Error Enable Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Uncorrected Error Enable Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Fatal Error Enable Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Enable SERR propagation When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is generated and is routed to NMI.

  • Page 104: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu FRB-2 Timer Enable/Disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. FRB2 Timer timeout Configure the FRB2 Timer timeout. Options available: 3 minutes/4 minutes/5 minutes/6 minutes. Default setting is 6 minutes. Please note that this item is configurable when FRB-2 Timer is set to Enabled. FRB2 Timer Policy Configure the FRB2 Timer policy.
  • Page 105 System Event Log Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. View FRU Information Press [Enter] to view the advanced items. BMC network configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 105 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 106: System Event Log

    5-4-1 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 107: View Fru Information

    5-4-2 View FRU Information The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. - 107 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 108: Bmc Network Configuration

    5-4-3 BMC network configuration BMC network configuration 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). Lan Channel 1 Configuration Address source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option willnot modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Secure Boot Menu

    5-5-1 Secure Boot menu The Secure Boot Menu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 operatin system. ® Secure Mode Display the System secure mode state. Secure Boot Display the status of Secure Boot. Secure Boot Enable/Disable Secure Boot function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 111: Key Management

    5-5-1-1 Key Management 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). Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Enroll All Factory Default Keys Press [Enter] to install all factory default keys.
  • Page 112 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 113: 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.
  • Page 114 Network Device BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Hard Drive BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. BIOS Setup - 114 -...

  • Page 115: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & 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 exit the BIOS setup.
  • Page 116 Boot Override Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. UEFI: Built-in in EFI Shell Press <Enter> on this item to Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device. BIOS Setup - 116 -...

  • Page 117: Bios Post Codes

    BIOS POST Codes PEI_CORE_STARTED 0x10 PEI_CAR_CPU_INIT 0x11 // reserved for CPU 0x12 - 0x14 PEI_CAR_NB_INIT 0x15 // reserved for NB 0x16 - 0x18 PEI_CAR_SB_INIT 0x19 // reserved for SB 0x1A - 0x1C PEI_MEMORY_SPD_READ 0x1D PEI_MEMORY_PRESENCE_DETECT 0x1E PEI_MEMORY_TIMING 0x1F PEI_MEMORY_CONFIGURING 0x20 PEI_MEMORY_INIT 0x21 // reserved for OEM use: 0x22 - 0x2F...
  • Page 118 DXE_CPU_INIT 0x63 //reserved for CPU 0x64 - 0x67 DXE_NB_HB_INIT 0x68 DXE_NB_INIT 0x69 DXE_NB_SMM_INIT 0x6A //reserved for NB 0x6B - 0x6F DXE_SB_INIT 0x70 DXE_SB_SMM_INIT 0x71 DXE_SB_DEVICES_INIT 0x72 //reserved for SB 0x73 - 0x77 DXE_ACPI_INIT 0x78 DXE_CSM_INIT 0x79 //reserved for AMI use: 0x7A - 0x7F //reserved for OEM use: 0x80 - 0x8F DXE_BDS_STARTED 0x90...
  • Page 119 DXE_READY_TO_BOOT 0xAD DXE_LEGACY_BOOT 0xAE DXE_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES 0xAF RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_BEGIN 0xB0 RT_SET_VIRTUAL_ADDRESS_MAP_END 0xB1 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_INIT 0xB2 DXE_RESET_SYSTEM 0xB3 DXE_USB_HOTPLUG 0xB4 DXE_PCI_BUS_HOTPLUG 0xB5 DXE_NVRAM_CLEANUP 0xB6 DXE_CONFIGURATION_RESET 0xB7 //reserved for AMI use: 0xB8 - 0xBF //reserved for OEM use: 0xC0 - 0xCF //PEI_STATUS_CODE //Errors //Regular boot PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_TYPE 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_SPEED...
  • Page 120 PEI_MEMORY_S3_RESUME_FAILED 0xE8 PEI_S3_RESUME_PPI_NOT_FOUND 0xE9 PEI_S3_BOOT_SCRIPT_ERROR 0xEA PEI_S3_OS_WAKE_ERROR 0xEB //reserved for AMI use: 0xEC - 0xEF // DXE_STATUS_CODE DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD0 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD3 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD4 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD5 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_IN 0xD7 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD8 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDA DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDB DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xDC...

  • Page 121: Bios Post Beep Code

    BIOS POST Beep code 5-9-1 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 5-9-2 DEX Beep Codes...

  • Page 122: Bios Recovery Instruction

    5-10 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.

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