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Gigabyte GA-7VCSV User Manual

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GA-7VCSV-RH
Dual Xeon Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Xeon
Processor Motherboard
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Rev. 2001

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  • Page 1 GA-7VCSV-RH Dual Xeon Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Xeon Processor Motherboard Rev. 2001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 1.1 Features Summary ................5 1.2 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Components ........... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........10 2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink ........... 10 Step 2-1-1: Installing CPU ....................10 Step 2-1-2: Installing Heat Sink ..................
  • Page 3 Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............62 Block Diagram ................... 62 Chapter 5 Driver Installation ..............63 A. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utilities ..............63 B. Broadcom LAN Driver Installation ................65 C. Intel RAID Driver Installation ..................67 D.

  • Page 4: Item Checklist

    Serial ATA power cable x 6 CD for motherboard driver & utility I/O Shield Kit GA-7VCSV-RH Quick Reference Guide WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 12” x 10.5” CEB size form factor, 6 layers PCB Supports Dual Intel Xeon processors ® Xeon Dual Core in LGA 771 socket Supports 667/1066MHz FSB (Dempsey) Supports 1066/1333MHz FSB (Woodcrest) L2 cache on-die per processor from 4M Chipset Intel 5000V Chipset...
  • Page 6 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard On-Board Graphic XGI Volari Z7 with 16MB DDR SDRAM On-Board LAN Dual Broadcom 5789 Gigabit Ethernet controllers ® Hardware Monitor Winbond 83792G controller Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, VCC3 (3.3V), VCC5V, VBAT3V, CPU Motherboard Temperature System Voltage Detect...
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: 1.2 Ga-7Vcsv-Rh Motherboard Components

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 1.2 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Components Primary CPU PCI-Slot1 (PCI-E x8 Slot) Secondary CPU PCI-Slot2 (PCI-X 64bit/100MHz) Intel 5000V PCI-Slot3 (PCI-X 64bit/100MHz) Intel 6321ESB PCI-Slot4 (PCI-E x8 Slot) Broadcome 5789 GbE PCI-Slot5 (PCI-E x4 Slot) ITE 8718 PCI-Slot6 (PCI 32bit/33MHz)
  • Page 9 Introduction 29 28 35 36...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following cautions: 1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage.

  • Page 11: Step 2-1-2: Installing Heat Sink

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Step 2-1-2: Installing Heat Sink Step 1. Step 2. Please apply heatsink paste on the surface of Secure the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard. the installed CPU. Step 3. Attach the power connector of the heatsink to the...

  • Page 12: 2-2: Install Memory Modules

    Hardware Installation Process 2-2: Install memory modules GA-7VCSV-RH has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sokcets. It supports the Dual Channel Technology. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size during system boot. For detail DIMM installation, please refer to the following instructions.
  • Page 13 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Installation Steps: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards. 2. Aling a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket. Please note that DIMM must be populated in order starting at the farthest slot from the ATX power.

  • Page 14: 2-3: Install Expansion Cards

    Hardware Installation Process 2-3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your server’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 15: 2-4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 2-4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2-4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction...
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation Process PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Serial Port / VGA Port This connector supports 1 standard COM port and 1 VGA port; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial port.

  • Page 17: 2-4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 2-4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1. ATX2 15. CPU_FAN1 (CPU 1 Fan Connector) 2. ATX3 16. CPU_FAN2 (CPU 1 Fan Connector) 3. IDE1 (IDE Connector) 17. F_USB1 (Front USB Connector) 4. FDD1 (Floppy Connector) 18. F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) 5.
  • Page 18 Connector Introduction 1) ATX2 (Auxukiary Power Connector) PIN No. Definition +3.3V +3.3V 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V +3.3V -12V AC power cord should only be connected to PSON your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 19 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 3 ) IDE1 (IDE Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 4 ) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 720K,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types.
  • Page 20 Connector Introduction 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10 ) SATA 1~6 (Serial ATA Connectors) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). SATA6 SATA5 Pin No. Definition SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 11/ 12/ 13/ 14 ) SYS_FAN 1/2/3/4 (System Fan Connectors) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system...
  • Page 21 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 15/ 16 ) CPU1/2_FAN (CPU Fan Connectors) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 1A .
  • Page 22 Connector Introduction 19 ) COM2 Pin No. Definition DCD- SIN2 SOUT2 DTR2- DSR2- RTS2- 9 10 CTS2- RI2- Key Pin 20 ) Battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 23 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 21 ) F_Panel (2X12 Pins Front Panel connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. 23 24 Pin No.
  • Page 24 Connector Introduction 22 ) JP6 (Clear CMOS Function) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin. 1-2 close: Normal (Default) 2-3 close: Clear CMOS 23 ) JP10 (Password Disable Function)
  • Page 25 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard 25 ) RECOVERY ( BIOS Recovery Function) Open: Disable this function. (Default) Short: Enable BIOS Recovery function Please short the jumper when system access recovery floppy disk.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 27: Getting Help

    BIOS Setup GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 28: Main

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Main Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Figure 1: Main System Time The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock.

  • Page 29: Legacy Diskette A

    BIOS Setup Legacy Diskette A This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer. Disabled Disable this device. 720K, 3 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3 inch double-sided drive;...
  • Page 30 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard TYPE 1-39: Predefined types. Users: Set parameters by User. Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default Vaules) CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters automatically. ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here.

  • Page 31: Advanced Processor Options

    BIOS Setup Advanced Processor Options Figure 1-1: Advanced Processor Option Advanced Processor Option This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID, and Processor L2 Cache. And setup menu for Hyperthreading, Numbers of Stop Grant, Intel Virtualizational Technology, No Execute Mode Memory, and Set Max Ext CPUID=3. Processor Reset Select ‘Yes’...

  • Page 32: Hyper Threading

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Hyper Threading Enabled Enables Hyper-Threading Technology Feature when using Windows XP and Linux 2.4x operating systems that are optimized for Hyper- Threading technology. (Default value) Disabled Disables Hyper-Threading Technology when using other operating systems. Intel (R) Virtualization Technology Intel(R) Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.

  • Page 33: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced About This Section: Advanced With this section, allowing user to configure your system for basic operation. User can change the processor options, chipset configuration, PCI configuration and chipset control. Figure 2: Advanced...

  • Page 34: Memory Configuration

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Memory Configuration Figure 2-1: Memory Configuration System Memory/Extended Memory/DIMM Group 1~8 Status These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Memory Reset Select ‘Yes’, system will clear the memory error status. Save the changes and restart system.
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup Memory Branch Mode Sequential Memory will use sequential mode to save date. Interleave Memory will use Interleave mode for to distribute every one memory to save date. (Default value) Mirror Mirror will use backup date by image. Only half of the total memory is report to OS.

  • Page 36: Pci Configuration

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard PCI Configuration Figure 2-2: PCI Configuration Embedded NIC LAN 1 Option ROM Scan Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. LAN2 Option ROM Scan Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 device and initialize device expansion ROM.
  • Page 37 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard PCI Slot 1/2/3/4/5/6 Option ROM Enabled Enableing this item to initialize device expansion ROM. (Defualt value) Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 38: I/O Device Configuration

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard I/O Device Configuration Figure 2-3: I/O Device Configuration Serial Port A This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option. Enabled Enable the configuration (Default value) Disabled Disable the configuration. Base I/O Address/IRQ 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8.

  • Page 39: Usb Controller

    BIOS Setup Serial Port B This allows users to configure serial prot B by using this option. Enabled Enable the configuration Disabled Disable the configuration.(Default value) Base I/O Address/IRQ 3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8.

  • Page 40: Legacy Usb Support

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard USB 2.0 Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the USB 2.0 device by setting item to the desired value. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disbale this function. Legacy USB Support This option allows user to function support for legacy USB.

  • Page 41: Serial Ata

    BIOS Setup Parallel ATA Enabled Enable Parallel ATA. (Default value) Disabled Disable the device. Serial ATA Enabled Enables on-board serial ATA function. (Default Value) Disabled Disables on-board serial ATA function. Native Mode Operation This option allows user to set the native mode for Serial ATA function. Auto Auto detected.

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Control

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Advanced Chipset Control Figure 2-4: Advanced Chipset Control Enable Multimedia Timer Enable Multimedia Timer support. Disable this function. (Default value) Crystal Beach Configure Enable Enable Configuration/Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration sapce located in Device 8, Fn0, and Fn1.

  • Page 43: Wake On Ring

    BIOS Setup Wake On LAN / PME This option allow user to determine the action of the system when a LAN/PME wake up event occurs. Enabled Enable Wake On LAN/PME. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Note: This item must enabled if you’re running under Windows operating system. Wake On Ring This option allow user to determine the action of the system power is off and the modem is ringing.

  • Page 44: Hardware Monitor

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Hardware Monitor Figure 2-5: Hardware Monitor CPU1/2 Core1/2 Temperature/ Motherboard Temperature Display the current CPU1/CPU2 Core1/2 temperature, and Motherboard temperature. Voltage Monitor: +3.3V, +5V, VCOREA, VCOREB, VBAT Detect system's voltage status automatically. FAN Monitor: System 1/2/3/4/5/6 (RPM) Display the current System FAN 1/2/3/3/4/5/6 speed.

  • Page 45: Reset Configuration Data

    BIOS Setup Boot -time Diagnostic When this item is enabled, system will shows Diagnostic status when system boot. Enabled Enable Boot-time Diagnostic. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Reset Configuration Data Reset all configuration data. Do not make any changes. (Default value)
  • Page 46 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard NumLock This option allows user to select power-on state for NumLock. Enable NumLock. (Default value) Disable this function. Multiprocessor Specification This option allows user to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level. Some operating system will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons.

  • Page 47: Security

    BIOS Setup Security About This Section: Security In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector. Figure 3: Security Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus.

  • Page 48: Set User Password

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Set User Password You can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 49: Server

    BIOS Setup Server Figure 4: Server...

  • Page 50: System Management

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard System Management Figure 4-1: System Management Server Management This category allows user to view the server management features. Including information of BIOS Version and GBIA Module Version. All items in this menu cannot be modified in user’s mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system supervisor.

  • Page 51: Console Redirection

    BIOS Setup Console Redirection Figure 4-2: Console Redirection COM Port Address If this option is set to enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. On-board COMA Use COMA as he COM port address. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Baud Rate This option allows user to set the specified baud rate.

  • Page 52: Flow Control

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Flow Control This option provide user to enable the flow control function. None Not supported. XON/OFF Software control. CTS/RTS Hardware control. (Default value) Continue C.R. after POST This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Mini BMC Function Enabled Enable Mini BMC function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Mini BMC SEL View Press [Enter] to view the Mini BMC SEL.

  • Page 54: Boot

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Boot About This Section: Boot The “Boot” menu allows user to select among four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By applying <+> and <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alerts the priority that the system uses to search for boot device on system power on.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Boot Priority Order This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after PhoenixBIOS Post completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device. Key used to view ot configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device.

  • Page 56: Exit

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Exit Figure 6: Exit About This Section: Exit Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup, you should save your chnages and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the following sub-menu.

  • Page 57: Exit Saving Changes

    BIOS Setup Exit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS. Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will re-configure your system according data in CMOS.

  • Page 58: Exit Discarding Changes

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Exit Discarding Changes This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect. This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your compuetr when selecting this option.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup Load Settup Default This option allows user to load default values for all setup items. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:...

  • Page 60: Discard Changes

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Discard Changes This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below:...

  • Page 61: Save Changes

    BIOS Setup Save Changes This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS. When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message as below: Press [Yes] to save setup daya to CMOS.

  • Page 62: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Revision History Chapter 4 Block Diagram CPU0 CPU0 LGA775 LGA775 Dempsey/Woodcrest Dempsey/Woodcrest FBD DIMM #A2 FBD DIMM #B2 PCIE x8 (4GB/S) Intel 5000V PCIE x8 Slot FBD DIMM #A1 FBD DIMM #B1 FBDCH0 FBDCH1 USB 2.0 Port#0 PCIE x8 Slot PCIE x8 (4GB/S) USB 2.0 Port#1...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Revision History Chapter 5 Driver Installation Intel Chipset Software Installation Utilities Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 64 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Installation Completed 5. Installation completed, Click "Finish" to restart computer.

  • Page 65: Broadcom Lan Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Broadcom LAN Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. Installation Procedures: 1.
  • Page 66 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Installation Complete 5. Click "Finish".

  • Page 67: Intel Raid Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Intel RAID Driver Installation Installation Procedures: 1. The CD auto run program starts, Double click on “Intel Host RAID Driver” to make a driver disk. 2. Select a folder refering to your operating system. 3. Insert a flopp disk in the floppy drive. Click on the self-extractor file. 4.

  • Page 68: Xgi Vga Driver Installation

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard XGI VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

  • Page 69: Matrix Storgae Manager Utility Installation

    Driver Installation Matrix Storgae Manager Utility Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. Installation Procedures: 1.
  • Page 70 GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Installaiton Wizard completed Readme Information 4. Click "Finish" to reboot your system. 5. Click "Next". Installation completed.

  • Page 71: Directx 9.0C Driver Installation

    Driver Installation DirectX 9.0C Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. Installation Procedures: 1.

  • Page 72: Chapter 6 Appendix

    GA-7VCSV-RH Motherboard Revision History Chapter 6 Appendix Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit...
  • Page 73 Appexdix Acronyms Meaning Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.

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