Gigabyte GA-6PXSV4 User manual

GA-6PXSV4
LGA 2011 socket motherboard for Intel®E5-1600/E5-2600 series
processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

Copyright
©2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-6PXSV4 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
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 14
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................14
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................15
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................15
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 16
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 37
2-2-1 PCIConguration ...................................................................................................38
2-2-2 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................39
2-2-3 CPUConguration..................................................................................................40
2-2-3-1 CPUPowerManagementConguration ................................................................43
2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging ...........................................................................................44
2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................45
2-2-6 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................47
2-2-7 Serial Port Console Redirection .............................................................................49
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 53
2-3-1 NorthBridgeConguration.....................................................................................54
2-3-1-1 IOHConguration...................................................................................................56
2-3-1-2 DIMM Information...................................................................................................58
2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................59
2-3-3 ME Subsystem .......................................................................................................61
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 62
2-5 Server Management Menu............................................................................. 63
2-5-1 System Information.................................................................................................64
2-5-2 BMCLANConguration .........................................................................................65
2-6 Boot Options Menu ........................................................................................ 66
2-7 Boot Manager................................................................................................. 68

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2-8 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................68
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................... 68

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Box Contents
GA-6PXSV4 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-6PXSV4 Motherboard Layout
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44
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40
28
29
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33
31
30
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38
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50 5149 52
4 5 6 7 9
10
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58
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355 56
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Item Code Description
1 LAN3_ACT LAN3 active LED
2 LAN4_ACT LAN4 active LED
3 ID_SW ID button
4 MLAN 10/100 Management LANport
5 USB3_LAN1 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
6 USB3_LAN2 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
7 LAN3_4 RJ45 LAN port
8 VGA_COM1 COM port (top)/VGA port (buttom)
9 PS2_USB2 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector
(buttom)
10 P1 24 pin power connector
11 PWR_DET1 PMBus connector
12 CPU_FAN1 CPU fan connector
13 CPU0 Intel LGA 2011 socket
14 DDR3_P0_A0 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 0 )
15 DDR3_P0_A1 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 1 )
16 DDR3_P0_B0 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 0 )
17 DDR3_P0_B1 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 1 )
18 DDR3_P0_C0 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 0 )
19 DDR3_P0_C1 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 1 )
20 DDR3_P0_D0 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 0 )
21 DDR3_P0_D1 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 1 )
22 P1_CPU 8 pin power connector
23 SYS_FAN1/3 System fan #1/#3 connectors
24 SYS_FAN2 System fan #2 connector
25 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
26 SATA2/3/4/5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
27 F_PANEL_1 Front panel header
28 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO header
29 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper
30 U83 BIOS Upgrade ROM
31 SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper
32 BAT1 Battery socket
33 PASSWORD1 Clear password jumper
34 CASE_OPEN1 Chassis intrusion jumper
35 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
36 PBG_HS1 Intel BD82C604 (X79) chipset

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37 USB_A USB Type A connector
38 BP_1 Back plane board header
39 SAS0/1/2/3 SAS 3Gb/s connectors
40 BIOS_RCVR BIOS Recovery jumper
41 F_USB3_1 USB 3.0 header
42 F_USB_1 USB 2.0 header
43 SAS_SGPIO SAS SGPIO header
44 BIOS_WP BIOS Write Protect jumper
45 BMC_FRB1 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper
46 TPM TPM module connector
47 COM2 Serial port cable header
48 PCI_1 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
49 PCIE1 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared badwidth with
PCIE3 slot)
50 PCIE2 PCI-E x1 slot
51 PCIE3 PCI-E x16 slot (Shared badwidth with
PCIE1 slot)
52 PCIE4 PCI-E slot
53 U393 BMC Upgrade ROM
54 U392 ASPEED AST2300 chipset
55 BMC_LED1 BMC readiness LED
56 SSB_ME1 ME Recovery jumper
57 U17 iTE IT8728F Super I/O
58 SYS_FAN4 System fan #4 connector
59 U430 Intel 82574L chipset
60 U15 EtronTech EJ188H chipset
61 U432 Intel 82574L chipset
62 U442 Intel 82574L chipset
63 U444 Intel 82574L chipset
CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is
closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. Please
refer to Page 32 for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

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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 com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-
ware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface
.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel®Xeon®E5 series processors in the LGA2011 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel®BD82C604 (X79) PCH
Memory 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64GB (UDIMM) and
256GB (RDIMM) of system memory
Four channel memory architecture
Support for 1600/1333/1066 memory modules
Support for ECC memory modules
LAN 4 x Intel®82574 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE4)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE3)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE3/The slot shares bandwidth
with the PCIE1 slot. When the this slot is populated, the PCIE3 slot will operate
at up to x8 mode.)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIE2)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE1)
1 x PCI 32bit/33Mhz slot
Onboard Audio Realtek®ACL892 HD
Storage Interface 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/1)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/3/4/5)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SAS0/1/2/3/via SCU)
Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5
USB
(onboard
header)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB
headers/2 at back panel)
Up to 6 USB 3.0 ports (2 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB
headers/4 at back panel)
1 x Type A connector
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
4 x System fan header
1 x Front panel header
1 x Back plane borad header
1 x USB3.0 header
1 x USB2.0 header
1 x TPM header
1 x Serial port header
1 x PMBus header
1 x SATA SGPIO header
1 x SAS SGPIO header

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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 connector
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
4 x RJ-45 LAN ports
1 x 10/100 Management LAN port
1 x ID Switch button
I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS 1 x 64 Mbit ash
AMI BIOS
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 9.6 inch
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information
without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(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.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Pin One Corner of the CPU
Socket
LGA2011 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on
the CPU
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
Notch
Notch
Notch
Notch

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Hardware Installation
Step 1:
Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking " "
(below referred as lever A) down and away from
the socket to release it.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU
notches with the socket alignment keys) and care-
fully insert the CPU into the socket vertically.
Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace
the load plate. Then secure lever B under its reten-
tion tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off
from the load plate during the process of engaging
the lever. Remove the cover. Save the cover properly
and always replace it when the CPU is not installed.
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 A Lever B
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.

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1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Four Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-
abling Four Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The eight DDR3 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each channel has two memory sockets
as following:
Channel 1: DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_A1
Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_B1
Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1
Channel 4: DDR3_P0_D0, DDR3_P0_D1
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
( 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_B0
DDR3_P0_C0
DDR3_P0_D0
DDR3_P0_A1
DDR3_P0_B1
DDR3_P0_C1
DDR3_P0_D1

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Hardware Installation
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Installation Step:
Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
Note: For dual-channel and four-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
2
2
1
1N
1N
1N
Empty
Empty
Empty
Single-Rank
Single-Rank
Single-Rank
Single-Rank
Dual-Rank
1N
1N
1N
1N
1N
1N
Dual-Rank
Dual-Rank
Quad-Rank
Quad-Rank
Single-Rank
Dual-Rank
Dual-Rank
Quad-Rank
Quad-Rank
Quad-Rank
R-DIMM
1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0
1N
1N
2N
Empty
Empty
Single-Rank
Single-Rank
Single-Rank Single-Rank
Dual-Rank
2N
2N Dual-Rank
Dual-Rank
Dual-Rank
U-DIMM
1N or 2N DIMM1 DIMM0

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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 key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Coonnect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to this port.
Serial Port
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
Video Port
The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
USB 3.0 Port
The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
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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Hardware Installation
Link
Activity LED
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
Speed LED
10/100 LAN Port
10/100/1000 LAN Port
Link/Activity LED:
Link/Activity LED:
MLAN Speed LED:
82574 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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1-6 Internal Connectors
1) P1
2) P1_CPU
3) CPU_FAN1 (CPU Fan)
4) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)
5) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)
6) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)
7) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)
8) PWR_DET1 (PMBus)
9) SATA45/SATA23
10) SATA0/1
11) F_PANEL1
12) SAS0/1/2/3
13) F_USB3_1
14) F_USB1
15) TPM
16) COM2
17) SATA_SGPIO
18) SAS_SGPIO
19) BMC_LED1
20) LAN3_ACT
21) LAN4_ACT
22) CASE_OPEN1
23) BAT1
24) CLR_CMOS1
25) PASSWORD1
26) BMC_FRB1BIOS_RCVR
27) SSB_ME1
28) BIOS_WP
29) BMC_FRB1
30) SATA_DOM0
31) SATA_DOM1
18
28
27
29
26
17
31
19
23
2224
25
30
20
21
11
14
15
16
12
13
45 6
7
910
8
1
2
3

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Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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Hardware Installation
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
P1_CPU
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/P1_CPU (2x12 Main Power Connector and 2x4 12V Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-
ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply
is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power con-
nector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide
the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V