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- Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 1
GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel® Xeon® series processors User's Manual Rev. 1001 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 2
assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Box Contents...5 GA-7PCSL Motherboard Layout 6 GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout 9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 12 1-1 Installation Precautions 12 1-2 Product Specifications 13 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 17 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...17 1-3-2 Installing the - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 4
2-5-3 System Event Log 86 2-6 Boot Option Menu 87 2-7 Boot Manager 88 2-8 Exit Menu...89 Chapter 3 Appendix...91 3-1 FAQ...91 - 4 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 5
Box Contents GA-7PCSL/GA-7PCSLX 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 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 6
GA-7PCSL Motherboard Layout 34 35 37 38 40 41 42 12 3 4 5 36 39 33 32 31 30 49 29 48 47 28 27 50 26 52 51 43 44 45 46 25 24 23 21 19 22 20 18 17 16 15 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - 6 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 7
Item Code 1 ID_SW 2 MLAN 3 USB_LANB1 4 USB_LANB2 5 VGA_1 6 COM1 7 CPU1_FAN 8 P12V_AUX2 9 CPU1 10 DDR3_P0_C1 11 DDR3_P0_C0 12 DDR3_P0_A0 13 DDR3_P0_B0 14 CPU0 15 CPU0_FAN 16 BAT 17 SKU_KEY1 18 SYS_FAN4 19 SYS_FAN3 20 SYS_FAN2 21 SYS_FAN1 22 P12V_AUX1 23 SATA0/1 24 PMbus_CN_1 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 8
46 DDR3_P1_F1 47 PASSWORD 48 BIOS_RVCR 49 SSB_ME1 50 CLR_CMOS 51 BIOS_WP 52 SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) Clear password jumper BIOS recovery jumper ME enable/disable jumper Clear CMOS jumper BIOS write protect jumper SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper - 8 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 9
GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout 35 36 38 40 41 42 43 1 2 3 4 5 37 39 34 33 32 31 51 50 30 49 29 48 28 44 45 46 47 52 27 53 54 26 25 24 23 21 19 22 20 18 17 16 15 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 - 9 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 10
Item Code 1 ID_SW 2 MLAN 3 USB_LANB1 4 USB_LANB2 5 VGA_1 6 COM1 7 P12V_AUX2 8 ATX1 9 CPU1 10 DDR3_P0_C1 11 DDR3_P0_C0 12 DDR3_P0_A0 13 DDR3_P0_B0 14 CPU0 15 P12V_AUX1 16 BAT 17 SKU_KEY1 18 CPU0_FAN 19 SYS_FAN4 20 SYS_FAN3 21 SYS_FAN2 22 SYS_FAN1 23 SATA0/1 24 PMbus_CN_1 25 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 11
Clear password jumper BIOS recovery jumper ME enable/disable jumper Chassis intrusion jumper Clear CMOS jumper BIOS write protect jumper SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 12
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 13
1-2 Product Specifications GA-7PCSL CPU ŠŠ Support for Dual Intel® Xeon® Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket ŠŠ Intel® Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket ŠŠ Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s ŠŠ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) ŠŠ Enhanced - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 14
System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 1 x 64 CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 6 layers PCB * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product- - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 15
GA-7PCSLX CPU Chipset Memory LAN ŠŠ Support for Dual Intel® Xeon® Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket ŠŠ Intel® Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket ŠŠ Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s ŠŠ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) ŠŠ Enhanced Intel - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 16
System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 1 x 64 CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product- - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 17
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 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 18
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1. Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2. Secure the cooing fan with screws.. Step 3. Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector. 1 1 1 1 2 Use - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 19
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug Rank Single-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank GA-7PCSL Channel A Channel B Channel C DDR3_P0_A0 DDR3_P0_B0 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 20
memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0 and DDR3_P0_C0 sockets for primary CPU; install DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_F0 for secondary CPU. When enabling 3 Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_C0, and and - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 21
port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. KVM Server - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 22
1-6 Internal Connectors GA-7PCSL 21 14 19 24 13 5 15 3 12 18 16 17 1 22 11 10 2 8 6 23 20 4 97 1) ATX1 2) P12V_AUX1 3) P12V_AUX2 4) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) 5) CPU1_FAN (for - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 23
GA-7PCSLX 21 19 24 5 13 15 12 18 16 14 25 17 3 1 22 11 9 7 4 23 20 2 10 86 1) ATX1 2) P12V_AUX1 3) P12V_AUX2 4) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) 5) CPU1_FAN ( - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 24
not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. P12V_AUX1 P12V_AUX2 5 8 GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX 1 4 P12V_AUX1 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 P12V_DDR3_CPU0 6 P12V_DDR3_CPU0 7 P12V_CPU0 8 P12V_CPU0 P12V_AUX2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 25
ATX1 (GA-7PCSL) ATAXTX 24 12 1 13 ATX1 (GA-7PCSLX) 13 1 12 24 ATX1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 26
SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 CPU1_FAN CPU0_FAN 1 CPU1_FAN SYS_FAN3 (GA-7PCSL) 1 CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4 (GA-7PCSL) 1 CPU1_FAN (GA-7PCSLX) 1 CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 (GA-7PCSLX) 1 SYS_FAN4 (GA-7PCSLX) GA-7PCSLX SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN4 CPU0_FAN Pin No - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 27
10) PMbus_CN_1 (Power management connector) GA-7PCSL 5 Pin No. Definition 1 SMB CLK 2 SMB DATA 3 SMB Alert 1 4 GND Sense 5 3.3V Sense GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 27 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 28
SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. GA-7PCSL Pin No. Definition 7 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 1 6 RXP 7 P5V/GND GA-7PCSLX • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 29
2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. GA-7PCSL 12 9 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 30
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. GA-7PCSL 12 9 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNDSRNSIN NRTSNSOUT NCTSNDTRNRIGND No Pin GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 31
, rack or workstation computer that interfaces with Hard disk drives (HDDs) to store and retrieve data. GA-7PCSL Pin No. Definition 9 10 1 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN 2 No Pin 3 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT 12 4 GND 5 GND 6 SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD 7 NC 8 SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 31 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 32
status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 12 GA-7PCSL 12 24 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Signal Name PWLED+ 5VSB NC ID_LED - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 33
15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/GA-7PCSLX) 12 GA-7PCSLX 12 24 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Signal Name PWLED+ 5VSB NC ID_LED+ - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 34
) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports two SATA device. MINISAS_1 A1 B1 GA-7PCSL A18 B18 MINISAS_2 MINISAS_1 Pin No. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 Definition - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 35
/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. GA-7PCSLX 7 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 1 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Hardware Installation - 35 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 36
18) SAS0/1/2/3 (SAS cable connectors) The SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard. 7 GA-7PCSL 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TX+ TXGND RR+ GND GA-7PCSLX - 36 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 37
19) IPMB (IPMB connector) GA-7PCSL 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SCL 2 GND 3 3 SDA GA-7PCSLX - 37 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 38
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. GA-7PCSL You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. GA-7PCSLX • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 39
21) TPM_MEZZ1 (TPM Module) GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX Pin No. Definition 12 1 CLK_33M_TPM 2 P_3V3_AUX 3 LPC_RST_DEBUG 4 P3V3 5 LPC_LAD0 6 IRQ_SERIAL 13 14 7 LPC_LAD1 8 TPM_DET_N 9 LPC_LAD2 10 NC 11 LPC_LAD3 12 GND 13 LPC_FRAME_N 14 GND Hardware Installation - 39 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 40
22) BP1 (Back Plane Board Hearder) GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX 1 2 Pin No. Definition 1 AST2300_SCGCLK 2 FM_THROTTLE_AND_N 3 AST2300_SGLD 4 IQO_FAN_12v_GATE_N 5 AST2300_SGDOUT 6 GND 7 KEY 25 26 8 RresetL_BRB 9 GND 10 BP_ALED_N 11 BP_LED_G_N 12 GND 13 AST2300_SGDIN 14 ASSESS#_LED_BPB - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 41
23) SKU_KEY1 (Patsburg Upgrade ROM Hearder) GA-7PCSL 3 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY GND GA-7PCSLX - 41 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 42
24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) GA-7PCSL State Description On BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready Off System AC is powered off GA-7PCSLX - 42 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 43
25) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header/GA-7PCSLX Only) GA-7PCSLX Pin No. Definition 9 10 1 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN 2 No Pin 3 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT 12 4 GND 5 GND 6 SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD 7 NC 8 SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK - 43 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 44
1-7 Jumper Setting GA-7PCSL 1 2 3 4 5 6 1) JP5 2) PASSWORD 3) BIOS_RVCR 4) SSB_ME1 5) SSB_ME2 89 7 6) CLR_CMOS 7) SATA_DOM1 8) SATA_DOM0 9) BIOS_WP Hardware Installation - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 45
GA-7PCSLX 2 10 3 4 1 6 5 7 8 1) JP5 2) PASSWORD 3) BIOS_RCVR 4) SSB_ME1 5) SSB_ME2 9 6) CLR_CMOS 7) SATA_DOM1 8) SATA_DOM0 9) BIOS_WP 10) ROMST_FRB3 Hardware Installation - 45 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 46
1) JP5 (Case Open Intrusion Jumper) GA-7PCSL Open: Normal operation. (Default setting) Close: Enable chassis intrusion alert. GA-7PCSLX - 46 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 47
2) PASSWORD (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper) GA-7PCSL 1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. GA-7PCSLX - 47 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 48
3) BIOS_RVCR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSL) GA-7PCSL 1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 3) BIOS_RCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSLX) GA-7PCSLX 1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. Hardware - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 49
4/5) SSB_ME1/SSB_ME2 (ME enable/disable Jumper) SSB_ME1 1 GA-7PCSL 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 1 2-3 Close: Disable ME function. SSB_ME2 1 1-2 Close: Disable ME function. 1 2-3 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 49 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 50
seconds. 1 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) GA-7PCSL 1 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. GA-7PCSLX • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power factory defaults (select Load Setup Default) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 51
7/8) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Jumper) GA-7PCSL 1 1-2 Close: Use SATA DOM. 1 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX - 51 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 52
9) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) GA-7PCSL 1-2 Close: Normal operation. 1 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. 1 (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 53
10) ROMST_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper/GA-7PCSLX Only) GA-7PCSLX 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition SGPIO_IBMC_DOUT_PD BMC_FRB3_SB3V SGPIO_IBMC_DATOUT BMC_R_FRB3 p_3V3_AUX GND 1-3 Close: Normal ROM Strap 2-4 Close: Normal operation. 4-6 Close: Force to stop FRB3 Timer. Hardware - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 54
Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. • BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it is recommended that you don't flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 55
Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Chipset This setup page includes all the - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 56
2-1 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 to accept or enter other sub-menu. Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 57
BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. Access Level Display the - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 58
2-2 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. BIOS Setup - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 59
2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller . Options - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 60
2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optioanl) TPM Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. TPM State Select Enabled to activate TPM State function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 61
2-2-3 CPU Configuration - 61 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 62
the information of the processor core. Intel HT Technology Display Intel Hyper Threading Technology function support information. Intel VT-x Technology Display Intel Virtualization Technology function support information. Cache Information L1 Data Cache Display the information of L1 Data Cache. L1 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 63
Display the information of total L3 Cache per socket. CPU Speed Display the current installed CPU speed. 64-bit Display the supported infprmation of installed CPU. Hyper-threading The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 64
2-2-3-1 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Management Power Technology Configure the power management features. Options available: Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Custom. EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 65
limit. Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Default setting is No Limit. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 65 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 66
2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 67
2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. SATA Mode 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. This is not allowed to access RAID - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 68
2-2-6 SAS Configuration Device 0/1/2/3 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. (Note) The number of SATA and SAS devices depends of the PCH SKU. BIOS Setup - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 69
2-2-7 Super IO Configuration - 69 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 70
Serial Port 1/2 Configuration When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ. - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 71
2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection - 71 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 72
flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Options available: None/Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Enable/Disable VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Recorder Mode When this mode enabled, only text will be send. This - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 73
Redirection Settings Press [Enter] to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings. Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Options available: COM1 BMC SOL Serial Port Switch Enabled - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 74
2-3 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu display submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 75
2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration - 75 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 76
Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Memory Configuration Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Current Memory Mode Displays the cuurent memory mode. Memory mode can be - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 77
2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration - 77 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 78
: Onboard/Offboard. Default setting is Offboard. Target VGA Displays the information of Target VGA. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Gen3 Equalization Workaround. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PCIE Slot1 Speed Select PCIe slot 1 speed. Options - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 79
2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR_3_P0_A0/DDR_3_P0_b0/DDR_3_P0_c0/DDR_3_P0_C1 Status CPU Socket 1: DDR_3_P1_D0/DDR_3_P1_E0/DDR_3_P1_F0/DDR_3_P1_F1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. - 79 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 80
Displays the name and stepping information of the south bridge. SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Enable/Disable PCH Compatibility RID support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Restore on AC Power Loss (Note) Defines the power state to resume to - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 81
Onboard SAS oprom Enable/Disable onboard SAS option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Onboard SATA RAID oprom Enable/Disable onboard SATA RAID option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 81 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 82
2-4 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 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 83
2-5 Server Management Menu System Information Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related submenu. BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. System Event Log Press Enter to access the related - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 84
2-5-1 System Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 85
2-5-2 BMC LAN Configuration Configuration Source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option willnot modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Options available: Static/Dynamic/Do Nothing. IP Address Display IP Address information. - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 86
2-5-3 System Event Log Enabling/DIsabling Options SEL Components Enable/Disable all features fo system event logging during system boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Choose this option for erasing Smbios Event Log is done prior to any logging activation during - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 87
2-6 Boot Option 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. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: 1. UEFI device. 2. Hard drive. - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 88
2-7 Boot Manager The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if the legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. BIOS Setup - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 89
2-8 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 - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 90
Options available: Yes/No. Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. BIOS Setup - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX | Manual - Page 91
Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 FAQ Question Answer Why does when PCIE graphics card is used as IKVM function can only be supported by using default displaying device, iKVM video display always onboard video out. show "out of range"? Why does BMC featured server power on take longer
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GA-7PCSL
GA-7PCSLX
LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Xeon
®
series processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1001