Gigabyte MH70-HD0 User manual

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Technical Guide
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MH70-HD0
MH70-HD1
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
MH70-HD0 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................................6
MH70-HD1 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................................8
Block Diagram...............................................................................................................10
MH70-HD0.....................................................................................................................10
MH70-HD1.....................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................12
1-1 Installation Precautions..................................................................................12
1-2 ProductSpecications....................................................................................13
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................15
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory.....................................................................................18
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................18
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................19
1-4-3 DIMM Population Table .........................................................................................19
1-5 Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................20
1-6 Internal Connectors and Jumper Settings......................................................23
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................................................................................................61
2-3 Intel RC Setup Menu......................................................................................62
2-3-1 ProcessorConguration.........................................................................................63
2-3-1-1 Pre-SocketConguration .......................................................................................66
2-3-2 AdvancedPowerManagementConguration........................................................68
2-3-2-1 CPU P State Control...............................................................................................69

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2-3-2-2 CPU C State Control..............................................................................................70
2-3-2-3 CPU T State Control...............................................................................................71
2-3-3 CommonRefCodeConguration ...........................................................................72
2-3-4 QPIConguration...................................................................................................73
2-3-5 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................75
2-3-5-1 Memory Topology...................................................................................................77
2-3-5-2 Memory Thermal ....................................................................................................78
2-3-5-3 Memory Map...........................................................................................................79
2-3-5-4 MemoryRASConguration....................................................................................80
2-3-6 IIOConguration ....................................................................................................81
2-3-6-1 IOATConguration .................................................................................................82
2-3-6-2 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ..............................................................................83
2-3-7 PCHConguration.................................................................................................84
2-3-7-1 PCH Devices..........................................................................................................85
2-3-7-2 PCHSATAConguration........................................................................................86
2-3-7-2-1SATAMode Options...............................................................................................89
2-3-7-3 USBConguration..................................................................................................91
2-3-8 MiscellaneousConguration ..................................................................................92
2-3-9 ServerMEConguration ........................................................................................93
2-3-10 Runtime Error Logging...........................................................................................94
2-3-10-1Whea Setting..........................................................................................................95
2-3-10-2Memory Error Enabling...........................................................................................96
2-3-10-3PCI/PCI Error Enabling...........................................................................................97
2-4 Server Management Menu.............................................................................98
2-4-1 System Event Log................................................................................................100
2-4-2 View FRU Information..........................................................................................101
2-4-3 BMCnetworkconguration ..................................................................................102
2-5 Security Menu..............................................................................................103
2-5-1 Secure Boot menu ...............................................................................................104
2-5-1-1 Key Management ...............................................................................................105
2-6 Boot Menu....................................................................................................107
2-7 Save & Exit Menu.........................................................................................109
2-8 BIOS Beep Codes.........................................................................................111
2-9 BIOS Recovery Instruction........................................................................... 112
Chapter 3 Appendix....................................................................................................113
3-1 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 113

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Box Contents
Motherboard
•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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MH70-HD0 Motherboard Layout
Item Code Description
1 VGA_1 Rear VGAport
2 F_VGA1 Front VGAheader
3 COM1 Rear serial port
4 COM2 Front serial port header
5 SW_PWR1 Power button/LED
6 SW_ID ID switch button
7 SW_RST_NMI Reset button (top)/NMI button (buttom)
8 LED_STA System status LED
9 LED_LAN LAN1 (buttom)/LAN2 (top)Active/Link LEDs
10 QSFP_1 QSFP LAN port
11 USB3_LAN1 BMC management LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
12 SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/
SATA4/SATA5 SATA6Gb/s connectors
13 BAT1 Battery socket
14 SATA_SGP1 SATASGPIO header
15 DIMM_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
16 DIMM_P0_A1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
17 DIMM_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
18 DIMM_P0_B1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
19 CPU0 Intel LGA2011 Socket R (Primary CPU)
20 CPU1 Intel LGA2011 Socket R (Secondary CPU)
21 DIMM_P1_H1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
22 DIMM_P1_H0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
23 DIMM_P1_G1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
24 DIMM_P1_G0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
25 SSI_2X9P1 18 pin power connector
26 ACK_SEL 4 Nodes System and Rack System switch jumper
1
2
3
4
6
87
9
5
11
10
12 14 25
13
15 16 17 18 24 23 22 21
32 31 30 29
36 35 34 33
19 20
26
27
28373839
44
45
45
41
43
42
49
48
47
40

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27 FP_1 Front panel header
28 SSI_2X9P2 18 pin power connector
29 DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
30 DIMM_P1_E1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
31 DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
32 DIMM_P1_F1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
33 DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
34 DIMM_P0_C1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
35 DIMM_P0_D0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
36 DIMM_P0_D1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
37 BMC_SGPIO1 BMC SGPIO header
38 F_USB3 USB 3.0 header
39 TPM TPM module connector
40 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot/Running at x16)
41 IPMB IPMB connector
42 LED_BMC BMCrmwarereadinessLED
43 SW_RAID Software RAID Key jumper
44 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
45 MEZZ_1 PCI-E x8 slot (for Mezzanine card/Proprietary slot/
Running at x8)
46 ME_UPDATE
BIOS_PWD
BIOS_RCVR
BIOS_WP
ME_RCVR
S3_MASK
ME update jumper
Clearing Supervisor Password jumper
BIOS recovery jumper
BIOS write protect jumper
ME recovry jumper
S3 Power On Select jumper
47 PMBUS PMBus header
48 PMBUS_SEL PMbus select jumper
49 BMC_FRB Force to Stop FRB Timer jumper

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MH70-HD1 Motherboard Layout
1
2
3
4
6
87
9
5
11
10
12 16 27
15
17 18 19 20 26 25 24 23
35 34 33 32
39 38 37 36
21 22
29
28
30
31404142
48
49
13 14
51
50
47 45
4446 43
Item Code Description
1 VGA_1 Rear VGAport
2 F_VGA1 Front VGAheader
3 COM1 Rear serial port
4 COM2 Front serial port header
5 SW_PWR1 Power button/LED
6 SW_ID ID switch button
7 SW_RST_NMI Reset button (top)/NMI button (buttom)
8 LED_STA System status LED
9 SW_RAID Software RAID Key jumper
10 LAN1/LAN2 LAN ports
11 USB3_LAN1 BMC management LAN port (top)/USB 3.0 ports
(buttom)
12 SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/
SATA4/SATA5 SATA6Gb/s connectors
13 SATA_POWER SATAPower connector
14 F_MLAN F_MLAN header
15 BAT1 Battery socket
16 SATA_SGP1 SATASGPIO header
17 DIMM_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
18 DIMM_P0_A1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
19 DIMM_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
20 DIMM_P0_B1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
21 CPU0 Intel LGA2011 Socket R (Primary CPU)
22 CPU1 Intel LGA2011 Socket R (Secondary CPU)
23 DIMM_P1_H1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
24 DIMM_P1_H0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
25 DIMM_P1_G1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
26 DIMM_P1_G0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
27 SSI_2X9P1 18 pin power connector
28 BMC_RST BMC reset header (Reserved)
29 ACK_SEL 4 Nodes System and Rack System switch jumper

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30 FP_1 Front panel header
31 SSI_2X9P2 18 pin power connector
32 DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
33 DIMM_P1_E1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
34 DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
35 DIMM_P1_F1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
36 DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
37 DIMM_P0_C1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
38 DIMM_P0_D0 Channel 4 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
39 DIMM_P0_D1 Channel 4 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
40 BMC_SGPIO1 BMC SGPIO header
41 F_USB3 USB 3.0 header
42 TPM TPM module connector
43 PMBUS PMBus header
44 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot/Running at x16)
45 LED_BMC BMCrmwarereadinessLED
46 SMB_SEL SMBus Select jumper
47 IPMB IPMB connector
48 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
49 MEZZ_1 PCI-E x8 slot (for Mezzanine card/Proprietary slot/
Running at x8)
50 S3_MASK
BIOS_WP
BIOS_RCVR
BIOS_PWD
ME_UPDATE
S3 Power On Select jumper
BIOS write protect jumper
BIOS recovery jumper
Clearing Supervisor Password
ME update jumper
51 PMBUS_SEL PMBus select jumper

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Block Diagram
MH70-HD0

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MH70-HD1

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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 SupportforIntel®Xeon®E5-2600V3seriesprocessorsintheLGA2011package
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 16x1.2VDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto512GBRDIMMofsystemmemory
16x1.2VDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto1TBLRDIMMofsystemmemory
Four channel memory architecture
DDR4 2133MHz RDIMM memory modules
DDR4 2133MHz LR-DIMM memory modules
Support for ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory modules
LAN Intel®82599ES 10GbE LAN controller with QSFP+ (MH70-HD0 Only)
Option Intel®Fortville 40GbE LAN controller with QSFP+ (MH70-HD0 Only)
Intel®I350 GbE LAN controller (MH70-HD1 Only)
Realtek RTL8211E supports server management LAN port
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3)
1 x Mezzanine Card, running at x8 (Gen3)
Onboard
Graphics ASPEED®AST2400 supports 16MB DDR3 VRAM
Storage Interface Intel® C612 Express controller
6 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors
Support for Intel RSTe 4.0 with SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, 10, 5
USB Up to 4 USB 3.0 ports ( 2 on the back panel, 2 additional ports via the USB
brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors 2 x 18-pin power connectors 1 x Front panel header
6 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x TPM module connector
1 x SATA SPGIO header
1 x BMC SPGIO header
1 x PMBUS header
1 x IPMB connector
1 x Software RAID key connector
1 x Serial port header
1 x VGA port header

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Hardware Installation
Rear Panel I/O 2 x USB 2.0/3.0 ports
1 x 10/100/1000 Management LAN port
2 x RJ-45 ports (MH70-HD1 Only)
1 x QSFP+ LAN port (MH70-HD0 Only)
1 x Serial port
1 x VGAport
1 x Power switch button/status LED
1 x ID switch button/LED
1 x Reset button
1 x NMI button
1 x System status LED
2 x LAN Link/Active LED (LAN1/LAN2)
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 Propriety Form Factor; 6.5" x 19.4", 10 layers PCB
*GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.

Hardware Installation
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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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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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
LeverA
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
LeverA
Step 6:
Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.

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Hardware Installation
1-4-1 FourChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides sixteen 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/DIMM_P0_A1 (For pimary CPU)/
DIMM_P1_E0/DIMM_P1_E1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 2: DIMM_P0_B0/DIMM_P0_B1 (For pimary CPU)
DIMM_P1_F0/DIMM_P1_F1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 3: DIMM_P0_C0/DIMM_P0_C1 (For pimary CPU)
DIMM_P1_G0/DIMM_P1_G1 (For secondary CPU)
Channel 4: DIMM_P0_D0/DIMM_P0_D1 (For pimary CPU)
DIMM_P1_H0/DIMM_P1_H1 (For secondary CPU)
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
•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.
DIMM_P0_A0
DIMM_P0_B0
DIMM_P0_A1
DIMM_P0_B1
DIMM_P0_D1
DIMM_P0_C1
DIMM_P0_D0
DIMM_P0_C0 DIMM_P1_E0
DIMM_P1_E1
DIMM_P1_F0
DIMM_P1_F1
DIMM_P1_G1
DIMM_P1_G0
DIMM_P1_H1
DIMM_P1_H0

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Installation Step:
Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
Note: For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
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1-4-3 DIMM Population Table
TwoSlotsChannelRDIMM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
2133
2133
2133
2133
2133
1866
1866
1866
1866
2133
1 Slot Per Channel
1DPC
2 Slot Per Channel
1DPC 2DPC
SRx8
DRx8
DRx4
QRx4