Gigabyte MD50-LS0 User manual

MD50-LS0
Dual LGA2011 sockets R3 motherboard for Intel®E5-2600 V3 series processors
User's Manual
Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................5
MD50-LS0 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................6
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
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 17
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................17
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................18
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................18
1-5 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 19
1-6 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 20
1-7 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................. 32
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................37
2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39
2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 42
2-2-1 Serial Port Console Redirection .............................................................................43
2-2-2 PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................47
2-2-2-1 PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................49
2-2-3 Network Stack ........................................................................................................51
2-2-4 CSMConguration .................................................................................................52
2-2-5 PostReportConguration ......................................................................................54
2-2-6 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................55
2-2-7 USBConguration..................................................................................................56
2-2-8 ChipsetConguration.............................................................................................57
2-9 SIOConguration...................................................................................................58
2-2-10 iSCSIConguration................................................................................................62
2-3 Intel RC Setup Menu...................................................................................... 63
2-3-1 ProcessorConguration.........................................................................................64
2-3-1-1 Pre-SocketConguration .......................................................................................67
2-3-2 AdvancedPowerManagementConguration........................................................69
2-3-2-1 CPU P State Control...............................................................................................70
2-3-2-2 CPU C State Control ..............................................................................................71

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2-3-2-3 CPU T State Control...............................................................................................72
2-3-3 CommonRefCodeConguration ...........................................................................73
2-3-4 QPIConguration...................................................................................................74
2-3-5 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................76
2-3-5-1 Memory Topology ...................................................................................................78
2-3-5-2 Memory Thermal ....................................................................................................79
2-3-5-3 Memory Map...........................................................................................................80
2-3-5-4 MemoryRASConguration....................................................................................81
2-3-6 IIOConguration ....................................................................................................82
2-3-6-1 IOATConguration .................................................................................................83
2-3-6-2 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ..............................................................................84
2-3-7 PCHConguration.................................................................................................85
2-3-7-1 PCH Devices ..........................................................................................................86
2-3-7-2 PCHsSATAConguration ......................................................................................87
2-3-7-2-1 SATA Mode Options..............................................................................................90
2-3-7-3 PCHSATAConguration........................................................................................92
2-3-7-3-1 SATA Mode Options..............................................................................................95
2-3-7-4 USBConguration..................................................................................................97
2-3-8 MiscellaneousConguration ..................................................................................98
2-3-9 ServerMEConguration ........................................................................................99
2-3-10 Runtime Error Logging .........................................................................................100
2-3-10-1Whea Setting ........................................................................................................101
2-3-10-2Memory Error Enabling.........................................................................................102
2-3-10-3PCI/PCI Error Enabling.........................................................................................103
2-4 Server Management Menu........................................................................... 104
2-4-1 System Event Log ................................................................................................106
2-4-2 View FRU Information ..........................................................................................107
2-4-3 BMCnetworkconguration ..................................................................................108
2-5 Security Menu .............................................................................................. 109
2-5-1 Secure Boot menu ...............................................................................................110
2-5-1-1 Key Management ............................................................................................... 111
2-6 Boot Menu.................................................................................................... 113
2-7 Save & Exit Menu......................................................................................... 115
2-8 BIOS POST Codes ...................................................................................... 117
2-9 BIOS POST Beep code................................................................................ 121
2-9-1 PEI Beep Codes...................................................................................................121
2-9-2 DEX Beep Codes .................................................................................................121
2-10 BIOS Recovery Instruction........................................................................... 122
Chapter 3 Appendix ....................................................................................................123
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 123

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Box Contents
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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MD50-LS0 Motherboard Layout
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
9
10
11
22
23
24
25
282930
31
36
373839
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52 62 63 64
53 54 55 56 57 58
59
60
61
13 12
15
14
16
17
21
26
27
32
33
34
35
40
41
20
19
18

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Item Code Description
1 SW_ID ID switch button
2 MLAN BMC Management LAN port
3 USB3_LAN1 LAN port #1 (top)/USB 3.0 ports (bottom)
4 USB3_LAN2 LAN port #2 (top)/USB 3.0 ports (bottom)
5 LAN3_4 LAN port #3/#4
6 COM1_VGA Serial port (top)/VGA port(buttom)
7 PS2_USB PS/2 connector (top)/USB 2.0 ports (buttom)
8 ATX1 24 pin main power connector
9 F_USB3 USB 3.0 header
10 PMBUS PMBus connector
11 SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/
SATA4/SATA5
SATA 3 6Gb/s connector
12 SATA_DOM1 SATA port 1 DOM support jumper
13 BIOS_PWD Clearing Supervisor Password jumper
14 ME_UPDATE ME update jumper
15 S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper
16 ME_RCVR ME recovry jumper
17 BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper
18 CASE_OPEN Case open intrusion alert header
19 SW_RAID Software RAID Key jumper
20 SATA_SGP sSATA SGPIO header #2
21 SSATA_SGP sSATA SGPIO header #1
22 SSATA0/SSATA1/SSATA2/
SSATA3
SATA 3 6Gb/s connector
23 BP_1 HDD back plane board header
24 P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector (for secondary CPU)
25 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power connector (for primary CPU)
26 DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot (for secondary CPU)
27 DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot (for secondary CPU)
28 SYS_FAN5 System fan connector#5
29 CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan connector (for Secondary CPU)
30 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector#4
31 CPU1 Intel LGA2011 Socket R3 (Secondary CPU)
32 DIMM_P1_H0 Channel 4 slot (for secondary CPU)
33 DIMM_P1_G0 Channel 3 slot (for secondary CPU)
34 DIMM_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot (for primary CPU)
35 DIMM_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot (for primary CPU)
36 CPU0 Intel LGA2011 Socket R (Primary CPU)
37 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector (for Primary CPU)
38 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector#3
39 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector#2

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40 DIMM_P0_D0 Channel 4 slot (for primary CPU)
41 DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot (for primary CPU)
42 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector#1
43 LAN3_LED LAN #3 Active/Link connector
44 LAN4_LED LAN #4 Active/Link connector
45 FP_1 Front panel header
46 SAS0~7 SAS 6Gb/s connectors (Gigabyte extension card
required)
47 RAID_SLOT2 PCI Express x4 slot (Proprietary slot)
48 SAS_SGP2 SAS SGPIO header#2
49 SAS_SGP1 SAS SGPIO header#1
50 IPMB IPMB connector
51 RAID_SLOT1 PCI Express x8 slot
52 COM2 Serial port cable connector
53 PCIE_1 PCI Express x16 slot (GEN3/Running at x4)
54 PCIE_2 PCI Express x16 slot (GEN3/Running at x4)
55 PCIE_3 PCI Express x16 slot
56 PCIE_4 PCI Express x16 slot (GEN3/Running at x8)
57 PCIE_5 PCI Express x16 slot (GEN3/Running at x8)
58 PCIE_6 PCI Express x16 slot
59 TPM TPM module connector
60 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
61 BAT Battery socket
62 BMC_FRB Force to Stop FRB Timer jumper
63 LED_BMC BMCrmwarereadinessLED
64 BUZZER1 Buzzer
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 34 for SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

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Block Diagram

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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 V3 series processors in the LGA2011 package
L3 cache varies with CPU
Supports Dual QuickPath Interconnect up to 9.6GT/s
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)
Chipset Intel®C612 Express (Wellsburg) Chipset
Memory 8 x 1.2V DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256GB RDIMM of system memory
8 x 1.2V DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 512GB LRDIMM of system memory
Four channel memory architecture
DDR4 2133MHz RDIMM memory modules
DDR4 2133MHz LR-DIMM memory modules
Support for ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory modules
LAN 4 x Intel®I210 supports GbE LAN ports
1 x Management LAN 10/100/1000Mpbs LAN port
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_3)
3 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_4/PCIE_5/PCIE_6)
2 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (Gen3/PCIE_1/PCIE_2)
1 x PCI Express mezzanine type T, running at x8 (Gen3/RAID_SLOT1&2)
Onboard
Graphics ASPEED®AST2400 supports 16MB DDR3 VRAM
Storage Interface Intel® C612 Express controller
10 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5/
SSATA0/SSATA1/SSATA2/SSATA3)
8 x SAS 6Gb/s connectors (SAS0/SAS1/SAS2/SAS3/SAS4/SAS5/SAS6/SAS7)
Activating SAS ports with Gigabyte extension card
Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
USB
Up to 6 USB 3.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 additional ports via the USB
brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel)

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Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
8 x SAS connectors
10 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors
1 x PMBus header
2 x CPU fan headers
5 x System fan headers
1 x Front panel header
1 x HDD Back plane borad header
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM module connector
1 x Serial port connector
2 x SATA SPGIO headers
2 x SAS SPGIO headers
1 x Software RAID key connector
1 x IPMB connector
Rear Panel I/O 4 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
5 x RJ-45 ports (1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps dedicated management LAN port)
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 connector
1 x ID Button/LED
I/O Controller ASPEED®AST2400 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128Mbitash
AMI BIOS
Form Factor EATX Form Factor; 13 inch x 12 inch
*GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage of the CPU may occur.
• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
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ngers.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.
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
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.)

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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.
Lever B
Lever A
Step 6:
Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process
may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)
Please pay more attention 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 grease on the
surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four
mounting screws with the mounting holes on the
ILM. (If your cooler has a fan grill which may cause
interference when you tighten the screws, remove it
rstandreplaceitaftertighteningthescrews.)
Step 3:
Use one hand to hold the cooler and the other to
tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence with a
screw driver. Begin tightening a screw with a few
turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite
the one you just tightened. Then do the same to the
other pair. Next, fully tighten the four screws.
Step 4:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.

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1-4-1 Four Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides Eight DDR4 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 DDR4 memory sockets are divided into four channels each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 1: DIMM_P0_A0 (For pimary CPU)/DIMM_P1_E0 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 2: DIMM_P0_B0 (For pimary CPU)/DIMM_P1_F0 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 3: DIMM_P0_C0 (For pimary CPU)/DIMM_P1_G0 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 4: DIMM_P0_D0 (For pimary CPU)/DIMM_P1_H0 (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.
•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 DDR4 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.
DIMM_P1_G0
DIMM_P1_H0 DIMM_P0_A0
DIMM_P0_B0
DIMM_P0_D0
DIMM_P0_C0
DIMM_P1_F0
DIMM_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 DDR4 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
One Slot Channel DIMM Population Conguration Within a Channel
Type
Ranks Per
DIMM and
Data Width
Speed (MT/s);
Slot Per Channel (SPC) and DIMM Per Channel (DPC)
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
RDIMM
LRDIMM
SRx4 2133
2133
2133
2133
2133
1866
1866
1866
1866
2133
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1DPC
3 Slot Per Channel
2DPC 3DPC
SRx8
DRx8
DRx4
QRx4

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1-5 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Coonnect a PS/2 keyboard or mouse to this port.
USB 2.0 Port
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.
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 Ports (Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports)
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 10/100/1000 MbpsLAN Port (Dedicated LAN Port)
The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. This port is
the decated LAN port for server management.
ID Switch Button
Thisbuttonprovidetheselectedunitidencationfunction.
Link
Activity LED
Speed LED
10/100/1000 LAN Port
Speed LED:
State Description
Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate
Green On 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Link/Activity LED:
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) ATX1
2) P12V_AUX1
3) P12V_AUX2
4) PMBUS
5) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)
6) CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)
7) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)
8) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)
9) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)
10) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)
11) SYS_FAN5 (System Fan)
12) SATA0/1/2/3/4/5
13) SSATA0/SSATA1/SSATA2/SSATA3
14) SAS0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7
15) SSATA_SGP
16) SATA_SGP
17) SAS_SGP1
18) SAS_SGP2
19) F_USB3
20) TPM
21) COM2
22) IPMB
23) FP_1
24) BP_1
25) LED_BMC
26) LAN4_ACT
27) LAN3_ACT
28) SW_RAID
29) CASE_OPEN
30) BAT
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8 9 10 11
12
19
23
13
267
27
24
14
18
17
22
25
20
21
30
1516
28
29