Gigabyte GA-6LXSV User manual

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

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-6LXSV Motherboard Layout......................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................12
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................14
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 15
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................15
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................16
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 17
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 19
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 37
2-2-1 ACPIConguration.................................................................................................38
2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optional) ................................................................................39
2-2-3 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................40
2-2-3-1 PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................42
2-2-4 CPUConguration..................................................................................................44
2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................49
2-2-5-1 SoftwareFeatureMaskConguration....................................................................51
2-2-6 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................53
2-2-7 USB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 iSCSIConguration................................................................................................61
2-2-12 Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection.............................................................62
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 64
2-3-1 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration............................................................................65
2-3-1-1 GraphicConguration.............................................................................................66
2-3-1-2 NBPCIeConguration ...........................................................................................67
2-3-1-3 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................69
2-3-2 PCH-IOConguration.............................................................................................71
2-3-2-1 PCIExpressConguration .....................................................................................73

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2-3-2-2 USBConguration..................................................................................................74
2-3-3 Intel Server Platform Services................................................................................75
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 76
2-4-1 Secure Boot menu .................................................................................................77
2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy ........................................................................................78
2-4-1-2 Key Management .................................................................................................79
2-5 Server Management Menu............................................................................. 81
2-5-1 BMCLANConguration .........................................................................................82
2-5-2 Gbt BMC Function..................................................................................................83
2-5-3 View FRU Information ............................................................................................84
2-5-4 System Event Log ..................................................................................................85
2-6 Event Logs Menu ........................................................................................... 86
2-6-1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings.......................................................................87
2-6-2 View Smbios Event Log..........................................................................................89
2-7 Boot Menu...................................................................................................... 90
2-7-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................92
2-7-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................93
2-8 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 95
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................96
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................... 96

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Box Contents
GA-6LXSV 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-6LXSV Motherboard Layout
1 2 3 4 65 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
162425
37
26
27
30
31
32
33
38
39
40
41
42
43
44 45 46
47
48 49
50
51 52
53
18
19
20
28
34
35
36
29 21
22
23 17

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Item Code Description
1 ID_SW1 ID Switch button
2 MLAN1 BMC Management LAN port
3 USB3_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports
(bottom)
4USB3_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB 3.0 ports
(bottom)
5 LAN_3_4 LAN ports
6 COM1_VGA1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom)
7 KB_USB1 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector
(buttom)
8 P1 24 pin power connector
9 P2 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_SEL1 PMBus Select jumper
15 PMBUS_CN_1 PMBus connector
16 CPU Intel LGA1150 socket
17 BAT Battery socket
18 JP2 Case open intrusion header
19 J_S3MASK S3 Power On Select jumper
20 J_BIOSRVCR BIOS recovery jumper
21 J_PASSWORD Skip supervisor password jumper
22 J_MEUPDATE ME recovery jumper
23 J_CLRCMOS Clear CMOS jumper
24 TPM_MEZZ1 TPM module connector
25 SATA23 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
26 SATA45 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
27 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector
28 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector
29 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector
30 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector
31 F_USB3_1 USB 3.0 header
32 USB_A1 USB 2.0 Type A connector
33 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
34 SATA_DOM2 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper

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35 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper.
36 J_HDA_SDO1 ME recovery jumper
37 U7 Intel C224 Chipest
38 F_USB1 USB 2.0 header
39 BP_1 Back plane board header
40 SGPIO SGPIO header
41 LAN3/LAN4 LAN3 Active LED (Right)
LAN4 Active LED (Left)
42 FP_1 Front panel header
43 COM2 Serial port cable connector
44 PCI_1 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
45 PCI_2 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
46 PCI_3 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
47 IPMB1 IPMB connector
48 PCIE_1 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_2/
PCIE_3 slot)
49 PCIE_2 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_1/
PCIE_3 slot)
50 BMC_LED2 BMC readiness LED
51 PCIE_3 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared bandwidth with PCIE_1/
PCIE_2 slot)
52 PCIE_4 PCI-E x16 slot (running at x1 mode)
53 CPU0_FAN1 CPU fan connector
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 31 for SATA_DOM1 and SATA_DOM2 jumper setting instruction.

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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 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333/1666 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC memory modules
LAN 4 x Intel®I210 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Onboard
Graphics
ASPEED®AST2300 supports 128MB VRAM
Storage Interface 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for Intel IRSTe 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 USB 2.0 header
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x Serial port header
1 x 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 connector
4 x RJ-45 ports
1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN port
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
1 x ID Switch button
I/O Controller ASPEED®AST2300 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
* 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
DIMMA1 DIMMB1DIMMA0 DIMMB0

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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.
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 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
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
Link/Activity LED:
Link/Activity LED:
MLAN Speed LED:
I210 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
On Link between system and network or no
access
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
State Description
On Link between 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
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Hardware Installation
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) P1
2) P2
3) CPU0_FAN1 (CPU Fan)
4) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)
5) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)
6) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)
7) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)
8) PMBUS_CN_1
9) SATA0/1
10) SATA23
11) SATA45
12) FP_1
13) F_USB3_1
14) F_USB1
15) COM2
16) TPM_MEZZ1
17) SGPIO
18) IPMB1
19) BMC_LED2
20) LAN3
21) LAN4
22) JP2
23) BAT
24) J_CLRCMOS
25) J_MEUPDATE
26) J_HDA_SDO1
27) J_PASSWORD
28) J_BIOSRCVR
29) J_S3MASK
30) PMBUS_SEL1
31) SATA_DOM1
32) SATA_DOM2
1
2
3
46
57
8
9
11
12
13
14
23
30
10
18
21
19
22
29
28
32
31
26
27
25
24
20
15
16
17

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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
P2
14
58
12
24
1
13
P1
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) P1/P2 (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
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 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