GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-7PTSH User manual

GA-7PTSH
Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel®E5-2600 series processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-7PTSH Motherboard Layout .....................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................8
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 8
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 9
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 11
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................11
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 13
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................13
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................14
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................14
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 15
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................29
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 31
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 34
2-2-1 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................35
2-2-1-1 PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................37
2-2-2 Runtime Error Logging ...........................................................................................39
2-2-3 CPUConguration..................................................................................................40
2-2-3-1 CPUPowerManagementConguration ................................................................43
2-2-4 IntelTXT(LT-SX)Conguration..............................................................................45
2-2-5 USBConguration..................................................................................................46
2-2-6 SATAConguration.................................................................................................47
2-2-7 SASConguration..................................................................................................49
2-2-8 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................50
2-2-9 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................51
2-2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................53
2-2-11 Network Stack ........................................................................................................56
2-2-12 iSCSIConguration................................................................................................57
2-2-13 Intel (R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection.............................................................58
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 60
2-3-1 North Bridge ...........................................................................................................61
2-3-1-1 IOHConguration...................................................................................................64
2-3-1-2 QPIConguration...................................................................................................66
2-3-1-3 DIMM Information...................................................................................................67
2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................68

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2-3-3 Intel ME Subsystem................................................................................................70
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 71
2-5 Server Management Menu............................................................................. 72
2-5-1 BMCLANConguration .........................................................................................73
2-5-2 BMC Function.........................................................................................................74
2-5-3 View FRU Information ............................................................................................75
2-5-4 System Event Log .................................................................................................76
2-6 Boot Menu..................................................................................................... 77
2-6-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................79
2-6-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................80
2-7 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 81
2-8 BIOS Beep Codes.......................................................................................... 82
2-9 BIOS Recovery Instruction............................................................................. 83

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Box Contents
Motherboard
Driver CD
Two SATA cables
•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-7PTSH Motherboard Layout
Item Code Description
1 FP_VGA1 Front VGA header
2 VGA1 Rear VGA port
3 COM2 Serial port cable header
4 COM1 Serial port
5 U47 ASPEED 2300 BMC chipset
6 BMC_LED1 BMC readiness LED
7 PCIE_2 PCI-E slot 2 (x8 slot/Proprietary/Running at x8)
8 PWR_SW Power swith button
9 ID_SW1 ID switch button
10 NMI_BMCRST BMC Reset button (top)/NMI button (bottom)
11 SATAUS_LED System status LED
12 LAN1 LAN1 port
13 LAN_LED LAN1 port and LAN2 port active LED header
14 LAN2 LAN2 port
15 MLAN1 BMC Management LAN port (top) / USB ports (bottom)
16 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO header
17 SATA0/1/2/3/4/5 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
18 IPMB1 IPMB connector
19 RAID_KEY1 Intel RAID Selection connector(Optional)
20 USB1 USB 2.0 header
21 DDR3_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
22 DDR3_P0_A1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
23 DDR3_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
24 DDR3_P0_B1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
25 CPU0 Intel LGA2011 socket (Primary CPU)
26 CPU1 Intel LGA2011 socket (Secondary CPU)
27 DDR3_P1_H1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
28 DDR3_P1_H0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
29 DDR3_P1_G1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
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30 DDR3_P1_G0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
31 SSI_2X9P2 18 pin power connector (for secondary CPU)
32 F_PANEL Front panel header
33 ACK_SEL 4 Nodes System and Rack System switch jumper
34 SSI_2X9P1 18 pin power connector (for primary CPU)
35 DDR3_P1_F1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
36 DDR3_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
37 DDR3_P1_E1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
38 DDR3_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
39 DDR3_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
40 DDR3_P0_C1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
41 DDR3_P0_D0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
42 DDR3_P0_D1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
43 BAT1 Battery socket
44 PWR_DET PMBus header
45 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot/Proprietary/Running at x16)
46 BIOS_RVCR1 BIOS recovery jumper
47 SSB_ME1 ME Recovery jumper
48 PASSWORD1 Clearing supervisor password jumper
49 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
50 BIOS_WP1 BIOS Write Protect jumper
51 FLASH_DP1 Flash descriptor security jumper
52 BMC_FRB1 Force to Stop FRB Timer jumper

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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

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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Xeon®E5-2600 series processors in the LGA2011 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)
Chipset Intel®C602 (Patsburg-A) Chipset
Memory 16 x 1.35V/1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128GB (UDIMM) and
256GB (RDIMM) of system memory
16 x 1.35V/1.5V DDR3 LRDIMM sockets supporting up to 512GB of system
memory
Four channel memory architecture
Support for 800/1066/1333/1600 memory modules
Support for ECC RDIMM/ UDIMM/ LRDIMM memory modules
LAN Intel®I350 supports dual Gigabit ethernet LAN ports
1 x Management LAN port
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_1/Proprietary slot)
1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_2/Proprietary slot
Onboard
Graphics
ASPEED®AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM
Storage Interface
(SATA)
Intel® C602 controller
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/SATA1)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5)
Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1
USB Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 additional ports via the USB
brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
2x9 pin 12V power connector
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x Front panel headers
1 x SATA SGPIO header
1 x Front panel VGA header
1 x Serial port header
1 x USB 2.0 header
1 x RAID KEY header
1 x IPMB connector

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Rear Panel I/O 2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x 100/1000 RJ-45 LAN ports
1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
1 x Power switch button
1 x ID switch button
1 x Reset button
1 x BMC Reset button
1 x NMI button
1 x System status LED
I/O Controller ASPEED®AST2300 BMC 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64Mbitsash
AMI BIOS
Form Factor Propriety Form Factor; 6.5'' inch x 19.2" inch, 12 layers PCB
*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
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
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU,
graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Pin One Corner of the
CPU Socket
LGA2011 CPU
Triangle Pin One
Marking on the CPU
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
Notch
Notch
Notch
Notch

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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
carefully 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
retention 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.
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 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
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 sixteen 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.
Enabling Four Channel memory mode will be four times of the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into four channels each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 1: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1 (For pimary CPU);
DDR3_P1_E0/DDR3_P1_E1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1 (For pimary CPU);
DDR3_P1_F0/DDR3_P1_F1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_C1 (For pimary CPU);
DDR3_P1_G0/ DDR3_P1_G1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 4: DDR3_P0_D0/DDR3_P0_D1 (For pimary CPU);
DDR3_P1_H0/DDR3_P1_H1 (For secondary CPU)
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.
( Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules. )
•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_A0
DDR3_P0_A1
DDR3_P0_B0
DDR3_P0_B1
DDR3_P1_G0
DDR3_P1_G1
DDR3_P1_H0
DDR3_P1_H1
DDR3_P0_D1
DDR3_P0_D0
DDR3_P0_C1
DDR3_P0_C0
DDR3_P1_F1
DDR3_P1_F0
DDR3_P1_E1
DDR3_P1_E0

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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: 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
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table
1N
1N
2N
Empty
Empty
Single-Rank
Single-Rank Single-Rank
Dual-Rank
2N Dual-RankDual-Rank
U-DIMM
1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0
1N
1N
1N
Empty
Empty
Empty
Single-Rank
Single-Rank
Dual-Rank
2N
2N
2N
Dual-Rank
Quad-Rank
Quad-Rank
Quad-Rank
Dual-Rank
Single-Rank
R-DIMM
1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0

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1-5 Back Panel Connectors
Video Port
The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
Serial Port
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
Power Switch Button
Press the button to power on/off the system.
ID Switch Button
Thisbuttonprovidetheselectedunitidcationfunction.
BMC Reset Button
Press the button to reset the BMC.
NMI Button
The Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button allows server generates a NMI to the processor if the multiple-
bit ECC errors occur, which effectively halt the server.
Status LED
The Status LED indicates the system health status. When the LED is solid on, check the following:
• Power module failure
• System fan failure
• Power supply voltage issue
• System temperature/voltage issue
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.
KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port
The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
USB 2.0Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.

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Link
Activity LED
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
Speed LED
10/100 LAN Port
10/100/1000 LAN Port
10/100 (MLAN) Speed LED:
10/100/1000 (GbE) 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
Link/Activity LED:
State Description
On Link between system and net work or no
access
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Link/Activity LED:
State Description
On Link between 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.

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1-6 Internal Connectors
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.
1) SSI_2X9P1
2) SSI_2X9P2
3) SATA0/1/2/3/4/5
4) RAID_KEY1
5) SATA_SGPIO
6) FP_VGA1
7) COM2
8) USB1
9) IPMB1
10) F_PANEL
11) LAN_LED
12) BMC_LED1
13) PWR_DET
14) BAT1
15) ACK_SEL
16) BIOS_RVCR1
17) SSB_ME1
18) PASSWORD1
19) CLR_CMOS1
20) BIOS_WP1
21) FLASH_DP1
22) BMC_FRB
1
2
4
3
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6
7
9
10
14
15
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
22
21
20

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2x9 pin
1/2) SSI_2X9P1/SSI_2X9P2 (2x9 12V Power Connectors)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components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 connector 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
with stand high power consumption be used (1000W / 12V standby 2A 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.
18 10
9 1
SSI_2X9P1
SSI_2X9P2
PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 GND
PinNo. Denition
10 12VSB
11 12V
12 12V
13 12V
14 12V
15 12V
16 12V
17 12V
18 12V

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PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
• ARAID0orRAID1congurationrequiresatleasttwoharddrives.Ifmorethantwoharddrives
arecongured,thetotalnumberofharddrivesmustbeanevennumber.
• ARAID10congurationrequiresfourharddrives.
(Note) WhenaRAIDcongurationisbuiltacrosstheSATA6Gb/schannels,thesystemperformanceof
  theRAIDcongurationmayvarydependsonthedevicesareconnected.
7 1
1
3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
3) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
SATA0
SATA1
SATA4SATA2
SATA3
SATA5
4) RAID_KEY1 (RAID Selection Connector/Opional)
2x9 pin
PinNo. Denition
1 GND
2 SSB_SAS/SATA_RAID_KEY
3 GND

Hardware Installation - 20 -
2x9 pin
2x9 pin
1 2
PinNo. Denition
1 SDIN
2 GND
3 SDOUT
4 SLOAD
5 SCLK
5) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header)
6) FP_VGA1 (Front VGA Header)
The Front VGA header provides switch function between front VGA and rear VGA. When the front VGA
is enabled, the rear VGA function will be disabled.
1 2
11 12
PinNo. Denition
1 VGA_FP_VS
2 VGA_FP_HS
3 VGA_FP_PWR
4 VGA_FP_DDC_CLK
5 FP_N
6 VGA_FP_DDC_DAT
7 VGA_FP_G
8 GND
9 VGA_FP_B
10 GND
11 VGA_FP_R
12 No Pin
Active Status Display
FP_N H Rear VGA
L Front VGA