GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-6LXGH User manual

GA-6LXGH
GA-6LXGL
LGA1150 socket motherboard for Intel®E3 series processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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http://www.gigabyte.com

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL Motherboard Layout...................................................................6
GA-6LXGH Block Diagram..............................................................................................9
GA-6LXGL Block Diagram.............................................................................................10
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 11
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................. 11
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 12
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 14
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................14
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 17
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................17
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................18
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 19
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................36
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 38
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 40
2-2-1 ACPIConguration.................................................................................................41
2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optional) ................................................................................42
2-2-3 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................43
2-2-3-1 PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................45
2-2-4 CPUConguration..................................................................................................47
2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................52
2-2-5-1 SoftwareFeatureMaskConguration....................................................................54
2-2-6 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................56
2-2-7 USBConguration..................................................................................................57
2-2-8 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................58
2-2-9 Hardware Monitor (GA-6LGXL Only)......................................................................60
2-2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection .............................................................................61
2-2-11 Network Stack ........................................................................................................64
2-2-12 iSCSIConguration................................................................................................65
2-2-13 Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection.............................................................66
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 68
2-3-1 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration............................................................................69
2-3-1-1 GraphicConguration.............................................................................................70

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2-3-1-2 NBPCIeConguration ...........................................................................................71
2-3-1-3 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................73
2-3-2 PCH-IOConguration.............................................................................................75
2-3-2-1 PCIExpressConguration .....................................................................................77
2-3-2-2 USBConguration..................................................................................................78
2-3-3 Intel Server Platform Services................................................................................79
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 80
2-4-1 Secure Boot menu .................................................................................................81
2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy ........................................................................................82
2-4-1-2 Key Management .................................................................................................83
2-5 Server Management Menu (GA-6LXGH Only)............................................... 85
2-5-1 BMCLANConguration(GA-6LXGHOnly) ...........................................................86
2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function (GA-6LXGH Only)....................................................................87
2-5-3 View FRU Information (GA-6LXGH Only)...............................................................88
2-5-4 System Event Log (GA-6LXGH Only) ....................................................................89
2-6 Event Logs Menu ........................................................................................... 90
2-6-1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................................................91
2-6-2 View Smbios Event Log..........................................................................................93
2-7 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 94
2-7-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................96
2-7-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................97
2-8 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 99
2-9 BIOS Beep Codes........................................................................................ 100
2-10 BIOS Recovery Instruction........................................................................... 101
Chapter 3 Appendix ....................................................................................................102
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 102

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Box Contents
GA-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL motherboard
Driver CD
Two SATA cables
I/O Shield
•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-6LXGH/GA-6LXGL Motherboard Layout
1 2 3 4 65 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
162526
38
27
28
31
32
33
34
40
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42
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47 48 49
39
50 51
5556
46
52
54
53
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20
212
29
35
36
37
30 22
23
24 18
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Item Code Description
1 SW_ID ID Switch button
2 MLAN BMC Management LAN port
(GA-6LXGH Only)
3 USB3_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports
(bottom)
4USB3_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports
(bottom)
5 SFP+_1 10G LAN port
6 VGA_COM1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom)
7 PS2_USB2 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector
(buttom)
8 ATX1 24 pin power connector
9 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power 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 PMBUS_SEL PMBus Select jumper
15 PMBUS PMBus connector
16 CPU0 Intel LGA1150 socket
17 BIOS BIOS Upgrade ROM
18 BAT Battery socket
19 CASE_OPEN Case open intrusion header
20 S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper
21 BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper
22 BIOS_PWD Skip supervisor password jumper
23 PCH_ME ME recovery jumper
24 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
25 TPM TPM module connector
26 SATA23 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
27 SATA45 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
28 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector
29 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector
30 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector
31 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector
32 F_USB3 USB 3.0 header
33 USB2_A1 USB 2.0 Type A connector
34 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
35 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper

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36 SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper.
37 ME_UPDATE ME recovery jumper
38 U7 Intel C224 Chipest
39 IPMB IPMB connector
40 F_USB2 USB 2.0 header
41 BP_1 Back plane board header
42 SATA_SGP1 SGPIO header
43 LAN3_ACT LAN3 Active LED
44 FP_1 Front panel header
45 COM2 Serial port cable connector
46 BMC_FLH1 BMC Upgrade ROM
47 PCI_1 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
48 PCI_2 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
49 PCI_3 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
50 PCIE_1 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_2/
PCIE_3 slot)
51 PCIE_2 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_1/
PCIE_3 slot)
52 PCIE_3 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_1/
PCIE_2 slot)
53 PCIE_4 PCI-E x1 slot
54 CPU0_FAN CPU fan connector
55 LED_BMC BMC readiness LED
56 U425 ASPEED 2300 BMC Chipset (GA-6LXGH)
ASPEED 2400 BMC Chipset (GA-6LXGL)
CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is
closed and set to 2-3 pins (Default setting), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. Please
refer to Page 34 for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

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GA-6LXGH Block Diagram

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GA-6LXGL Block Diagram

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Hardware Installation
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
components 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
supply 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
hardware 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
system 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

Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Xeon®E3-1200 family processors in the LGA1150 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®C224 PCH
Memory 4 x 1.35V/1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333/1600 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC memory modules
LAN 1 x Intel®52599 supports 10 Gbps
4 x Intel®I210 support 10/100/1000 Mbps
Onboard
Graphics
ASPEED®AST2300 supports 128MB VRAM (GA-6LXGH)
ASPEED®AST2400-VB supports 128MB VRAM (GA-6LXGL)
Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB Up to 5 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 1 Type A connector, 2 via the USB
brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Up to 6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected
to the internal USB headers)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (Gen2/PCIE_4)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_1)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_3/The slot shares bandwidth
with the PCIE_1 slot. When the PCIE_3 is populated, the PCIE_1 slot will
operate at x8 mode.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (Gen3/PCIE_2/The slot shares bandwidth
with the PCIE_1 adn PCIE_3 slot. When the PCIE_2 is populated, the PCIE_3
slot will operate at x4 mode, and the PCIE_1 slot will operate at x8 mode)
3 x PCI 32bit/33MHz slots
PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3
x16 mode x x
x8 mode x x8 mode
x8 mode x4 mode x4 mode

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Hardware Installation
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
4 x System fan header
1 x Front panel header
1 x PMBus header
1 x Front USB 3.0 header
1 x Front USB 2.0 header
1 x USB 2.0 Type A connector
1 x Serial port header
1 x SATA SGPIO header
1 x Back plane board header
1 x TPM module connector
Back Panel
Connectors
2 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports*
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
2 x RJ-45 ports
1 x SFP+ port
1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN port (GA-6LXGH Only)
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
1 x ID Switch button
I/O Controller ASPEED®AST2300 chip (GA-6LXGH)
ASPEED®AST2400-VB chip (GA-6LXGL)
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
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 1x128Mbitash
AMI BIOS
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 9.6 inch
* The Etron Stor Turbo software to improve storage device performance. Please refer to driver CD for
installing the software.
* If you want to active the rear I/O USB 3.0 ports in Linux RedHat operating system, please update the kernel to the
version 2.6.37.
GIGABYTEreservestherightto makeanychangestotheproduct specicationsandproduct-relatedinformation without
prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• 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.
Notch
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
Notch
LGA1150 CPU
LGA1150 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Hardware Installation
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
andawayfromthesocketwithyournger.Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
HoldtheCPUwithyourthumbandindexngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may
align the CPU notches with the socket alignment
keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.
Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one
hand to hold the socket lever and use the other
to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing
the load plate, make sure the front end of the
load plate is under the shoulder screw.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.
Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold
your index finger down on the rear grip of the
socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the
front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and
then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket
contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always
replace the protective socket cover when the
CPU is not installed.)
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel®boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal paste on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Male Push
Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of the
Arrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of
the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning
the push pin along the direction of the arrow is
for removing the cooler, and the opposite
direction is for installing it..)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down
each push pin. Check that the Male and Female
push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU
cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the
picture above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.

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Hardware Installation
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When
thememoryisinstalled,theBIOS will automatically detect the specications andcapacityofthememory.
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two 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
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 Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual 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_A0 DDR3_P0_A1 DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P0_B1
32
DDR3_P0_A0DDR3_P0_A1DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P0_B1

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Installation Step:
Step 1. 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! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM1A socket.
For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
2
2
1

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Hardware Installation
1-5 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBport supports the USB2.0/1.1specication.Use this portforUSBdevices such asaUSB
keyboard/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.
VGA Port
The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
SFP+ LAN Port
The SFP+ LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. The following describes
the states of the LAN port LEDs.
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 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port (GA-6LXGH Only)
The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
ID Switch Button
Thisbuttonprovidetheselectedunitidencationfunction.

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Link
Activity LED
Link
Activity LED
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
Speed LED
Speed LED
10/100 LAN Port
10/100/1000 LAN Port
SFP+ LAN Port
1000/10G LAN Port
Link/Activity LED:
Link/Activity LED:
Link/Activity LED:
MLAN Speed LED:
I210 Speed LED:
SFP+ Speed LED:
State Description
Green On 100 Mbps data rate
Green Blink 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
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
Green On 10 Gbps data rate
Green Blink Identify 10 Gbps data
rate
Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate
Yellow Blink Identify 1 Gbps data
rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
State Description
On Link bet ween system and net work or no
access
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
State Description
On Link bet ween system and net work or no
access
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
State Description
On Link bet ween system and net work or no
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.