Gigabyte GA-6PXSVL Owner's manual

GA-6PXSVL

LGA 2011 socket motherboard for Intel® E5-1600/E5-2600 series

processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................5

GA-6PXSVL Motherboard Layout ...................................................................................6

GA-6PXSVL Block Diagram ............................................................................................9

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................10

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................. 10

1-2 ProductSpecications .................................................................................... 11

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................13

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 15

1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................15

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................16

1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................16

1-5 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 17

1-6 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................35

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 39

2-2-1 PCI Subsystem Settings .........................................................................................40

2-2-1-1 PCI Express Settings ..............................................................................................42

2-2-2 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................44

2-2-3-1 CPUPowerManagementConguration ................................................................47

2-2-3 USBConguration ..................................................................................................49

2-2-4 SATAConguration.................................................................................................50

2-2-5 Over Clocking Setup ...............................................................................................52

2-2-6 H/W Monitor ...........................................................................................................53

2-2-7 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................54

2-2-8 SuperIOConguration ...........................................................................................55

2-2-9 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................57

2-2-10 Network Stack ........................................................................................................60

2-2-11 Intel (R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection ........................................................61

2-3 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 63

2-3-1 North Bridge ...........................................................................................................64

2-3-1-1 IOHConguration ...................................................................................................67

2-3-1-2 QPIConguration ...................................................................................................69

2-3-1-3 DIMM Information ...................................................................................................70

2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................71

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2-3-3 Intel ME Subsystem ................................................................................................72

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 73

2-5 Boot Menu ..................................................................................................... 74

2-5-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................76

2-5-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................77

2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 79

2-7 BIOS Recovery Instruction ............................................................................. 80

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................81

3-1 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 81

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Box Contents

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.

• The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-6PXSVL Motherboard Layout

44

45

42

43

40

38

24

25

30

3132

33 27

26

41

36

39

37

20

35 28 2122232934

10

11

12

13

16

17

18

19

14

15

5451

50

52 53

55

56

4 5

6

7

8

9

47

46

12348 49

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Item Code Description

1 U17 iTE IT8728F Super I/O

2 SYS_FAN4 System fan cable #4

3 SW_ID ID button

4USB3_LAN1 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports

(buttom)

5 USB3_LAN2 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports

(buttom)

6 VGA_COM1 COM port (top)/VGA port (buttom)

7 PS2_USB2 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector

(buttom)

8 ATX1 24 pin power connector

9 PWR_DET1 PMBus connector

10 DDR3_P0_A0 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 0)

11 DDR3_P0_A1 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 1)

12 DDR3_P0_B0 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 0)

13 DDR3_P0_B1 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 1)

14 CPU0 Intel LGA 2011 socket

15 CPU0_FAN1 CPU fan connector

16 DDR3_P0_D1 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 1)

17 DDR3_P0_D0 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 0)

18 DDR3_P0_C1 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 1)

19 DDR3_P0_C0 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 0)

20 P1_CPU 8 pin power connector

21 SYS_FAN3 System fan #3 connector

22 SYS_FAN1 System fan #1connector

23 SYS_FAN2 System fan #2 connector

24 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO header

25 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper

26 U83 BIOS Upgrade ROM

27 SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper

28 SATA_0_1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors

29 SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors

30 BAT1 Battery socket

31 CASE_OPEN1 Chassis intrusion jumper

32 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper

33 PASSWORD1 Clear password jumper

34 F_PANEL1 Front panel header

35 USB_A USB Type A connector

36 BP_1 Back plane board header

37 SATA6/7/8/9 SATA 6Gb/s connectors

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38 BIOS_RCVR BIOS Recovery jumper

39 SATA10/11/12/13 SATA 6Gb/s connectors

40 BIOS_WP BIOS Write Protect jumper

41 F_USB3_1 USB 3.0 header

42 F_USB1 USB 2.0 header

43 COM2 Serial port cable header

44 U393 BMC Upgrade ROM

45 TPM TPM module connector

46 LAN3_ACT LAN3 active LED

47 U392 ASPEED AST2400VB chipset

48 BMC_LED1 BMC readiness LED

49 SSB_ME1 ME Recovery jumper

50 PCIE_SW PCIE1 and PCIE2 bandwidth switch

jumper

51 PCIE_1 PCI-E x8 slot (x8 bandwidth/Shared

bamdwidth with PCIE_2 slot)

52 PMBUS_SEL PMBus Select jumper

53 BMC_FRB1 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper

54 PCIE_2 PCI-E x16 slot

55 PCIE_3 PCI-E x16 slot

56 S3_MASK S3 Power On Select 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 (Default setting), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. Please

refer to Page 35 for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

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GA-6PXSVL Block Diagram

Hardware Installation - 10 -

1-1 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•

Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-

ply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-

ware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface

.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-

tem components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for Intel® Xeon® E5 series processors in the LGA2011 package

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® C602 (Patsburg) PCH

Memory 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64GB (UDIMM) and

256GB (RDIMM) of system memory

Four channel memory architecture

Support for 1600/1333/1066 memory modules

Support for ECC memory modules

LAN 2 x Intel® 82574 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_2/PCIE_3)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_2/The slot shares bandwidth

with the PCIE_2 slot. When the PCIE_1 slot is populated, the PCIE_2 slot will

operate at x8 mode.)

Storage Interface 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA_0_1/SATA6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13)

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5)

Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5

USB

(onboard

header)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB

headers/2 at back panel)

Up to 6 USB 3.0 ports (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB

headers/4 at back panel)

1 x USB 2.0 Type A connector

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan header

4 x System fan header

1 x Front panel header

1 x Back plane borad header

1 x USB3.0 header

1 x USB2.0 header

1 x TPM header

1 x Serial port header

1 x PMBus header

1 x SATA SGPIO header

Hardware Installation - 12 -

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 connector

1 x COM port

1 x VGA port

2 x USB 2.0 ports

4 x USB 3.0 ports

2 x RJ-45 LAN ports

1 x ID Switch button

I/O Controller ASPEED® AST2400-VB BMC chip

Hardware

Monitor

System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System/Power fan speed detection

CPU overheating warning

CPU/System/Power fan fail warning

CPU/System fan speed control

BIOS 1x64Mbitash

AMI BIOS

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 9.6 inch

*GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

Hardware Installation - 13 -

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing

the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may

locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and

damage of the CPU may occur.

• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU,

graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Pin One Corner of the CPU

Socket

LGA2011 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on

the CPU

Alignment Key

Notch

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

•To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is

inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Step 1:

Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking " "

(below referred as lever A) down and away from

the socket to release it.

Step 4:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the

pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU

notches with the socket alignment keys) and care-

fully insert the CPU into the socket vertically.

Step 5:

Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace

the load plate. Then secure lever B under its reten-

tion tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off

from the load plate during the process of engaging

the lever. Remove the cover. Save the cover properly

and always replace it when the CPU is not installed.

Step 2:

Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking " "

(below referred as lever B) down and away from

the socket. Then lift the lever.

Lever B

Lever A

Step 3:

Gently press lever A to allow the load plate

to rise. Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT

touch the socket contacts after the load plate is

opened.)

Step 6:

Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to

complete the installation of the CPU.

Lever B

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1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Four Channel Technology. After the

memoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.En-

abling Four Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The eight DDR3 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each channel has two memory sockets

as following:

Channel 1: DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_A1

Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_B1

Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1

Channel 4: DDR3_P0_D0, DDR3_P0_D1

1-4 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.

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one

direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Four Channel mode.

1. Four Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. When enabling Four Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that

memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

DDR3_P0_B1

DDR3_P0_A1

DDR3_P0_B0

DDR3_P0_A0

DDR3_P0_D1

DDR3_P0_C1

DDR3_P0_D0

DDR3_P0_C0

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

1-4-3 DIMM Population Table

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. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.

Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

Note: For dual-channel and four-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

2

1

1N

Empty

Single-Rank

Dual-Rank

1N

Dual-Rank

Quad-Rank

Single-Rank

Dual-Rank

Quad-Rank

R-DIMM

1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0

1N

2N

Empty

Single-Rank

Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank

2N

2N Dual-Rank

Dual-Rank

U-DIMM

1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0

Hardware Installation - 17 -

1-5 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkey-

board/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Coonnect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to this port.

Serial Port

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

Video Port

The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

USB 3.0 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkey-

board/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.

ID Switch Button

Thisbuttonprovidetheselectedunitidencationfunction.

Link

Activity LED

Speed LED

10/100/1000 LAN Port

Link/Activity LED:82574 Speed LED:

State Description

Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate

Yellow Blink Identify 1 Gbps data

rate

Green On 100 Mbps data rate

Green Blink Identify 100 Mbps data

rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

On Link between system and net work or n o

access

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

• Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Hardware Installation - 18 -

1-6 Internal Connectors

1) ATX1

2) P1_CPU

3) CPU_FAN1 (CPU Fan)

4) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

5) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

6) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

7) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

8) PWR_DET1 (PMBus)

9) SATA0_1

10) SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5

11) SATA6/7/8/9

12) SATA10/11/12/13

13) TPM

14) F_PANEL1

15) BP_1

16) F_USB3_1

17) F_USB1

18) COM2

19) LAN3_ACT

20) BMC_LED1

21) SATA_SGPIO

22) BAT1

23) CLR_CMOS1

24) PASSWORD1

25) CASE_OPEN1

26) BIOS_RCVR

27) SSB_ME1

28) PMBUS_SEL

29) BMC_FRB1

30) PCIE_SW

31) BIOS_WP

32) S3_MASK

33) SATA_DOM0

34) SATA_DOM1

13

17

18

31

32

26

21

34

22

2523

24 33

16

15

12

11

10

14

30

28 29

456

8

9

7

1

2

320

19

27

Hardware Installation - 19 -

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

P1_CPU

14

58

12

24

1

13

ATX1

PinNo. Denition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

PinNo. Denition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5VSB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 3.3V

1/2) ATX1/P1_CPU (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 com-

ponentsonthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupply

is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.

Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power con-

nector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will

not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high

power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide

the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

PinNo. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

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