Gigabyte GA-6PXSVT User manual

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

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
GA-6PXSVT Motherboard Layout ...................................................................................6
GA-6PVXT Block Diagram ..............................................................................................9
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................10
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................. 10
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 11
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 15
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................15
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................16
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................16
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 17
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 19
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................36
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 38
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 40
2-2-1 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................41
2-2-1-1 PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................43
2-2-2 CPUConguration..................................................................................................45
2-2-3-1 CPUPowerManagementConguration ................................................................48
2-2-3 USBConguration..................................................................................................50
2-2-4 SATAConguration.................................................................................................51
2-2-5 Over Clocking Setup...............................................................................................53
2-2-6 H/W Monitor ...........................................................................................................54
2-2-7 InfoReportConguration .......................................................................................55
2-2-8 SuperIOConguration...........................................................................................56
2-2-9 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................58
2-2-10 Network Stack ........................................................................................................61
2-2-11 Intel (R) 82599/82574L Gigabit Network Connection.............................................62
2-3 Chipset Menu................................................................................................. 64
2-3-1 North Bridge ...........................................................................................................65
2-3-1-1 IOHConguration...................................................................................................68
2-3-1-2 QPIConguration...................................................................................................70
2-3-1-3 DIMM Information...................................................................................................71
2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................72

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2-3-3 Intel ME Subsystem................................................................................................73
2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 74
2-5 Boot Menu..................................................................................................... 75
2-5-1 CSM16 Parameters ...............................................................................................77
2-5-2 CSM Parameters ...................................................................................................78
2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................81
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................... 81

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Box Contents
GA-6PXSVT 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-6PXSVT Motherboard Layout
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43
41
39
25
26
31
3233
34
28
27
42
37
40
38
21
36 29 2223243035
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9
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12349 50

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Item Code Description
1 U17 iTE IT8728F Super I/O
2 SYS_FAN4 System fan cable #4
3 SW_ID ID button
4USB3_LAN1 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
5 USB3_LAN2 RJ45 LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
6 SFP+_1 10G Fiber LAN port
7 VGA_COM1 COM port (top)/VGA port (buttom)
8PS2_USB2 USB 2.0 ports (top)/PS/2 connector
(buttom)
9 ATX1 24 pin power connector
10 PWR_DET1 PMBus connector
11 DDR3_P0_A0 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 0)
12 DDR3_P0_A1 DIMM slot (channel 1 slot 1)
13 DDR3_P0_B0 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 0)
14 DDR3_P0_B1 DIMM slot (channel 2 slot 1)
15 CPU0 Intel LGA 2011 socket
16 CPU0_FAN1 CPU fan connector
17 DDR3_P0_D1 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 1)
18 DDR3_P0_D0 DIMM slot (channel 4 slot 0)
19 DDR3_P0_C1 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 1)
20 DDR3_P0_C0 DIMM slot (channel 3 slot 0)
21 P1_CPU 8 pin power connector
22 SYS_FAN3 System fan #3 connector
23 SYS_FAN1 System fan #1connector
24 SYS_FAN2 System fan #2 connector
25 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO header
26 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper
27 U83 BIOS Upgrade ROM
28 SATA_DOM0 SATA port 0 DOM support jumper
29 SATA_0_1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
30 SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors
31 BAT1 Battery socket
32 CASE_OPEN1 Chassis intrusion jumper
33 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
34 PASSWORD1 Clear password jumper
35 F_PANEL1 Front panel header
36 USB_A USB Type A connector
37 BP_1 Back plane board header

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38 SATA6/7/8/9 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
39 BIOS_RCVR BIOS Recovery jumper
40 SATA10/11/12/13 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
41 BIOS_WP BIOS Write Protect jumper
42 F_USB3_1 USB 3.0 header
43 F_USB1 USB 2.0 header
44 COM2 Serial port cable header
45 U393 BMC Upgrade ROM
46 TPM TPM module connector
47 LAN3_ACT LAN3 active LED
48 U392 ASPEED AST2400VB chipset
49 BMC_LED1 BMC readiness LED
50 SSB_ME1 ME Recovery jumper
51 PCIE_SW PCIE1 and PCIE2 bandwidth switch
jumper
52 PCIE_1 PCI-E x8 slot (x8 bandwidth/Shared
bamdwidth with PCIE_2 slot)
53 PMBUS_SEL PMBus Select jumper
54 BMC_FRB1 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper
55 PCIE_2 PCI-E x16 slot
56 PCIE_3 PCI-E x16 slot
57 S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper
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-6PVXT Block Diagram

Hardware Installation
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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®C602 (Patsburg) 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 1 x Intel®82599 supports 10 Gbps
2 x Intel®82574 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_2/PCIE_3)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_2/The slot shares bandwidth
with the PCIE_2 slot. When the PCIE_1 slot is populated, the PCIE_2 slot will
operate at x8 mode.)
Storage Interface 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA_0_1/SATA6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13)
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5)
Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5
USB
(onboard
header)
4 x USB 2.0 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 USB 2.0 Type A connector
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/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

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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 ports
4 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x RJ-45 LAN ports
1 x SFP+ port
1 x ID Switch button
I/O Controller ASPEED®AST2400VB BMC 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.
• 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
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 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.
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 eight 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.
•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_B1 DDR3_P0_A1 DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P0_A0
DDR3_P0_D1 DDR3_P0_C1 DDR3_P0_D0 DDR3_P0_C0

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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 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.
Video Port
The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
SFP+ LAN Port
The SFP+ LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. The following describes
the states of the LAN port LEDs.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
USB 3.0 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkey-
board/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
ID Switch Button
Thisbuttonprovidetheselectedunitidencationfunction.

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Hardware Installation
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
10/100/1000 LAN Port
Link/Activity LED:82574 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 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.
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
SFP+ LAN Port
1000/10G LAN Port
Link/Activity LED:SFP+ Speed LED:
State Description
Green On 10 Gbps data rate
Green Blink Identify 10 Gbps data
rate
Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate
Yellow Blink Identify 1 Gbps data
rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
State Description
On Link bet ween system and net work or no
access
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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1-6 Internal Connectors
1) ATX1
2) P1_CPU
3) CPU_FAN1 (CPU Fan)
4) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)
5) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)
6) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)
7) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)
8) PWR_DET1 (PMBus)
9) SATA0_1
10) SATA_2_3/SATA_4_5
11) SATA6/7/8/9
12) SATA10/11/12/13
13) TPM
14) F_PANEL1
15) BP_1
16) F_USB3_1
17) F_USB1
18) COM2
19) LAN3_ACT
20) BMC_LED1
21) SATA_SGPIO
22) BAT1
23) CLR_CMOS1
24) PASSWORD1
25) CASE_OPEN1
26) BIOS_RCVR
27) SSB_ME1
28) PMBUS_SEL
29) BMC_FRB1
30) PCIE_SW
31) BIOS_WP
32) S3_MASK
33) SATA_DOM0
34) SATA_DOM1
13
17
18
31
32
26
21
34
22
2523
24
33
16
15
12
11
10
14
30
28 29
456
8
9
7
1
2
320
19
27

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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.