GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-6LXSL User manual

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

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-6LXSG/GA-6LXSL Motherboard Layout ...................................................................6
GA-6LXSG Block Diagram ..............................................................................................9
GA-6LXSL 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.................................................................................................51
2-2-5-1 SoftwareFeatureMaskConguration....................................................................53
2-2-6 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................55
2-2-7 USBConguration..................................................................................................56
2-2-8 IT8732SuperIOConguration...............................................................................57
2-2-9 IT8732 HW Monitor ...............................................................................................59
2-2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection .............................................................................60
2-2-11 Network Stack ........................................................................................................63
2-2-12 Intel(R)Anti-TheftTechnologyConguration..........................................................64
2-2-13 Switchable Graphics...............................................................................................65
2-2-14 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology..............................................................................66
2-2-15 PCH-FWConguration...........................................................................................67
2-2-16 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology........................................................................69

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2-2-17 Smart Settings........................................................................................................70
2-2-18 AMTConguration..................................................................................................71
2-2-19 AcousticManagementConguration......................................................................73
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 74
2-3-1 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration............................................................................75
2-3-1-1 GraphicConguration.............................................................................................76
2-3-1-2 NBPCIeConguration ...........................................................................................78
2-3-1-3 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................80
2-3-2 PCH-IOConguration.............................................................................................82
2-3-2-1 PCIExpressConguration .....................................................................................84
2-3-2-2 USBConguration..................................................................................................85
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 86
2-4-1 Secure Boot menu .................................................................................................87
2-4-1-1 Key Management .................................................................................................88
2-5 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 90
2-5-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................92
2-5-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................93
2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 95
2-7 BIOS Beep Codes.......................................................................................... 96
2-8 BIOS Recovery Instruction............................................................................. 97
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................98
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................... 98

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Box Contents
GA-6LXSG/GA-6LXSL 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-6LXSG/GA-6LXSL Motherboard Layout
1 2 3 54 6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1415
16
2324
35
25
26
31
32
33
37
38
34
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46 47
48 50
49
18
51 52
53 54
19
20
27
36
30
28
29
21
22
17

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Item Code Description
1 HD_AUDIO Audio jacks
2 USB3_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports (bottom)
3 USB2_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (bottom)
4 LAN3_4 LAN ports
5 VGA_COM1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom)
6 PS2_USB2 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector
(buttom)
7 PMBUS PMBus connector
8 CPU0_FAN CPU fan 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 CPU0 Intel LGA1150 socket
15 ATX1 24 pin main power connector
16 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector#4
17 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector#3
18 CASE_OPEN Case open intrusion header
19 BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper
20 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
21 PCH_ME ME recovery jumper
22 BIOS_PWD Clearing supervisor password jumper
23 TPM TPM module connector
24 SATA_4_5 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
25 SATA_2_3 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
26 SATA1 SATA 6Gb/s connector
27 SATA0 SATA 6Gb/s connector
28 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper
29 SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper
30 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector#2
31 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector#1
32 F_USB3 USB 3.0 header
33 USB2_A1 USB 2.0 Type A connector
34 F_USB2 USB 2.0 header
35 U3 Intel H87 Express chipset
36 ME_UPDATE ME Update jumper

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37 SATA6/7 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
38 SATA8/9 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
39 BP_1 Back plane board header
40 SATA_SGP1 SGPIO header
41 LAN3_ACT/LAN4_ACT LAN3 Active LED (Bottom)
LAN4 Active LED (Upper)
42 FP_1 Front panel header
43 COM1 Serial port cable connector
44 SPDIF_IN1/SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF In header (Upper)
SPDIF Out header (Bottom)
45 F_AUDIO Front audio header
46 PCI_1 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
47 PCI_2 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
48 PCIE_1 PCI-E x1 slot
49 BAT Battery socket
50 PCIE_4 PCI-E x16 slot
51 U615(I210)/U604(RTL8111F) Intel I210 GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSG)
Realtek RTL8111F GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSL)
52 U617(I210)/U605 (RTL8111F) Intel I210 GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSG)
Realtek RTL8111F GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSL)
53 U619(I210)/U606(RTL8111F) Intel I210 GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSG)
Realtek RTL8111F GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSL)
54 U621(I210)/U607(RTL8111F) Intel I210 GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSG)
Realtek RTL8111F GbE LAN chipset (GA-6LXSL)
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-6LXSG Block Diagram

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GA-6LXSL 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 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

Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Xeon®E3-1200 V3 family processors in the LGA1150 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®H87 Express chipset
Memory 4 x 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 non-ECC, un-buffered memory modules
LAN 4 x Intel®I210 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps (GA-6LXSG)
4 x Realtek®8111F-VB supports 10/100/1000 Mbps (GA-6LXSL)
Onboard
Graphics
Build-In Intel®H87 Express chipset
Onboard Audio Realtek®ALC887highdenitionaudiocontroller
Storage Interface 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors via Intel®H87 chipset supports for Intel RST SATA
RAID 0,1,10,5
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors via Marvell®88SE9230 chipset supports for RAID 0/1/10
USB Up to 7 USB 2.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 1 Type A connector, 2 via the USB
brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Up to 4 USB 3.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected
to the internal USB headers)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot (Gen3 x16 bus)
1 x PCIe x1 slot (Gen2 x1 bus)
2 x PCI 32bit/33MHz slots
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
10 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 Trusted Platform Module connector
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF-In header
1 x S/PDIF-Out header

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Hardware Installation
Back Panel
Connectors
4 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port
4 x RJ-45 ports
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
6 x Audio jacks
I/O Controller ITE®IT8732F chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
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
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.
• 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
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graph-
ics 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 re-
place 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 mother-
board. 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 moth-
erboard. 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.En-
abling 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 direc-
tion. 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 DDR3_P0_A0 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 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.
VGA 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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
usedtoconnectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

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Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
10/100/1000 LAN Port
Link/Activity LED:I210/RTL8111F 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 bet ween system and network 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 pre-
vent an electrical short inside the cable connector.