Gigabyte GS-R227E-RH User guide

System Installation Guide
GS-R227E-RH
2U Rack Mount Server
DualIntel®XeonLGA771 ProcessorServerboard
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Content
Safety, Care and Regulatory Information................................................4
Introduction..............................................................................................8
Contents Packages ................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Features Summary.................................................................9
Chapter 2 System Hardware Installation ............................................... 11
Step 2-1: Chassis Removal and Installation .................................................................11
Step 2-2: CPU Installation............................................................................................... 12
Step 2-3: Heat Sink Installation....................................................................................... 13
Step 2-4: Memory Installation ........................................................................................ 14
Step 2-5: PCI Expansion Card Installation.................................................................... 15
Step 2-6: Hard Disk Drive Installation ............................................................................ 16
Step 2-7: FAN Duct Removal and Installation.............................................................. 17
Chapter 3 Appearance of GS-R227E-RH.............................................18
3-1: Front View of GS-R227E-RH ................................................................................. 18
3-2: Rear View of GS-R227E-RH.................................................................................. 19
3-3: Switch and LED Indicators Introduction ................................................................. 20
3-4: LAN LED Description............................................................................................... 21
3-5: Connector Icon Description..................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 Motherboard Jumper Setting ...............................................23
4-1: GA-7BESV1-RH Motherboard Jumpper Setting.................................................... 23
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................25
Main...........................................................................................................27
Advanced ...................................................................................................30
Advanced Processor Options ........................................................................................ 31
Memory Configuration..................................................................................................... 33
PCI Configuration............................................................................................................. 35
I/O Device Configuration................................................................................................. 36
Advanced Chipset Control ............................................................................................. 39
Security ......................................................................................................42

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Server.........................................................................................................44
Console Redirection........................................................................................................ 45
Boot............................................................................................................49
Exit .............................................................................................................50

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Safety, Care and Regulatory Information
/Important safety information
Readandfollowallinstructionsmarkedontheproductandinthedocumentationbeforeyouoperate
yoursystem.Retainallsafetyandoperatinginstructionsforfutureuse.
*Theproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedontheratinglabel.
*Ifyourcomputerhasavoltageselectorswitch,makesurethattheswitchisintheproperpositionfor
yourarea.Thevoltageselectorswitchissetatthefactorytothecorrectvoltage.
*Theplug-socketcombinationmustbeaccessibleatalltimesbecauseitservesasthemaindisconnect-
ingdevice.
*Allproductshippedwithathree-wireelectricalgrounding-typeplugonlyfitsintoagrounding-typepower
outlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Theequipmentgroundingshouldbeinaccordancewithlocalandnational
electricalcodes.Theequipmentoperatessafelywhenitisusedinaccordancewithitsmarkedelectrical
ratingsandproductusageinstructions
*Donotusethisproductnearwateroraheatsource.
*Setupthe productonastableworksurfaceorsoastoensurestabilityofthe system.
*Openingsinthecaseareprovidedforventilation.Donotblockorcovertheseopenings.Makesureyou
provideadequatespacearoundthesystemforventilationwhenyousetupyourworkarea.Neverinsert
objectsofanykindintotheventilationopenings.
*Toavoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cablesand modem cables from the wall outlets
beforeremovingcovers.
*Allowtheproducttocoolbeforeremovingcoversortouchinginternalcomponents.
/Precaution for Product with Laser Devices
Observethefollowingprecautionsforlaserdevices:
*DonotopentheCD-ROMdrive,makeadjustments,orperformprocedures onalaserdeviceotherthan
thosespecifiedintheproduct'sdocumentation.
*Onlyauthorizedservicetechniciansshouldrepairlaserdevices.
/Precaution for Product with Modems, Telecommunications, ot LocalArea
Network Options
Observethefollowingguidelineswhenworkingwithoptions:
*Donotconnectoruseamodemortelephoneduringalightningstorm.Theremaybeariskofelectrical
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SafetyInformation
*Toreducetheriskoffire,useonlyNo.26AWGorlargertelecommunicationslinecord.
*Donotplugamodemortelephonecableintothenetworkinterfacecontroller(NIC)receptacle.
* Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal
components,ortouchinganuninsulatedmodemcableorjack.
*Donotuseatelephonelinetoreportagasleak while you are inthevicinityoftheleak.
/Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference
In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterference whenthe equipmentis operated in a commercialenvironment. Thisequipment
generates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
requiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
ProperlyshieldedandgroundedcablesandconnectorsmustbeusedinordertomeetFCCemission
limits.Neithertheprovidernorthemanufacturerareresponsibleforanyradioortelevisioninterference
caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modificationstothisequipment.Unauthorizedchangesormodificationscouldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto
operatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
/FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
ThemodemcomplieswithPart68oftheFCCRules.Onthisequipmentisalabelthatcontains,among
otherinformation,theFCCregistrationnumberandRingerEquivalenceNumber(REN)forthisequipment.
Youmust,uponrequest,providethisinformationtoyourtelephonecompany.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may
discontinueyourservicetemporarily.Ifpossible,theywillnotifyinadvance.But,ifadvancenoticeisnot
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the FCC.
Yourtelephonecompanymaymakechangesinitsfacilities,equipment,operations,orproceduresthat
couldaffectproperoperationofyourequipment.Iftheydo,youwillbenotifiedinadvancetogiveyouan
opportunitytomaintainuninterruptedtelephoneservice.
TheFCCprohibitsthisequipmenttobeconnectedtopartylinesorcoin-telephoneservice.
TheFCCalsorequiresthetransmitterofaFAXtransmissionbeproperlyidentified(perFCCRulesPart
68,Sec.68.381 (c)(3)).
/for Canadianusers only/
/Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatusassetoutintheradiointerferenceregulationsofIndustryCanada.
Lepresentappareilnumeriquen'emetpasdebruitsradioelectriquesdepassantleslimitesapplicablesaux
appareilsnumeriquesdeClasseBprescritesdanslereglementsurlebrouillageradioelectriqueedictepar
IndustrieCanada.
/DOC notice (for products fitted with an Industry Canada-compliant modem)
TheCanadianDepartmentofCommunicationslabelidentifiescertifiedequipment.Thiscertification
meansthattheequipmentmeetscertaintelecommunicationsnetworkprotective,operationalandsafety
requirements.TheDepartmentdoesnotguaranteetheequipmentwilloperatetotheusersatisfaction.
Beforeinstallingthisequipment,usersensurethatitispermissibletobeconnectedtothefacilitiesofthe
localTelecommunicationsCompany.Theequipmentmustalsobeinstalledusinganacceptablemethod
ofconnection.Thecustomershouldbeawarethatcompliancewiththeaboveconditionsmightnotprevent
degradationofserviceinsomesituations.
RepairstocertifiedequipmentshouldbemadebyanauthorizedCanadianmaintenancefacilitydesignated
bythesupplier.Anyrepairsoralterationsmadebytheusertothisequipment,orequipmentmalfunctions,
maygivethetelecommunicationscompanycausetorequesttheusertodisconnecttheequipment.
Usersshouldensurefortheirownprotectionthattheelectricalgroundconnectionsofthepowerutility,
telephonelinesandinternalmetallicwaterpipesystem,ifresentareconnectedtogether.Thisprecaution
maybeparticularlyimportantinruralareas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriateelectricinspectionauthority,orelectrician,asappropriate.

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SafetyInformation
NOTICE:TheLoadNumber(LN)assignedtoeachterminaldevicedenotesthepercentageofthetotal
load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The
terminationonaloopmayconsistofanycombinationofdevicessubjectonlytotherequirementthatthe
sumoftheLoadNumbersofallthedevicesdoesnotexceed100.
/forEuropean usersonly/
CAUTION
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectly
replaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalent
typerecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructions.
Class A Warning statement
WARNING
ThisisclassAproducts.Inadomestic
environmentthisproductmaycauseradio
interferenceinwhichcasetheusermaybe
requiredtotakeadequatemeasures.

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;Chassis ;GA-7BESV1-RHMotherboard(Installed)
;PowerSupply(Installed) ;FAN Duct x 1
;CPU Heat Sink x 2 (Optional) ;SilmtypeDVD Combo (Installed)
;Case Handle Kit x 2
;GS-R227E-RHQuickReferneceGuide
;DriverCDformotherboarddriver&utility
Introduction
WelcometoGigabyteGS-R227E-RHRackmountServerSystemInstallationGuide.Theguide
providesinstructionsforconfigurationhardwarefortheGS-R227E-RHyoursystem.
Thisinstallationguidewillassistyouininstallingalltheessentialcomponentsfortheseversystem.
Foryourprotection,pleasereadandundertandallofthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsregardingyour
GigabyteServerandretainforfuturereference.Theproceduresinthisguidebookassumethatyourare
asystemornetworkadministratorexperiencedininstallingsimilarhardware.
Contents Packages
Whenopeningthepackage,pleaseensure thesystemcomponentsarenotdamagedduringtheshipping.
Using the following checklist to verify the contents. If any component is missing or damaged in the
system,pleasecontactyourvendorimmediately.
*Theitemslistedaboveareforreferenceonly,andaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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FeatureSummary
Motherboard yGA-7BESV1-RH
Processor Supported ySupportsdualIntel®Xeon®processors
yIntelXeon®Dual-Core/Quad-CoreprocessorinLGA771socket
ySupports1066/1333MHzFSB
Chipset yIntel®5000Chipset
yIntel®6321ESB
SystemMemory:
Memory Capacity y8 x Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) sockets up to 32GB
MemoryType yRegistered 667memory
DIMM Size ySupport 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB memory
ErrorCorrection: ySingle-bitErrorsCorrection,MultipleBitErrorsDetection
Expansion Slot y1 Riser card supports 2 PCI-E x8, 2 PCI-E x4 (x1 bandwidth)
and 1PCI-X 64/100MHzadd-on cards
SATA RAID controller yIntel®6321ESB
ySupportsIntel SoftwareSW RAID 0/1/10 (Windowsonly)
Cooling Fans: y5 X System Fan
IntegratedLANs:
Controller yIntel®82563EBGbEcontroller
IntegratedGraphics:
Controller yXGIVolariZ9s
GraphicsMemory y16MB DDR2
MassStorage System y6 x 3.5” Hot-Swap SATAHDDs
y1 x DVD Combo
Super I/O
Controller yITEIT8718F SuperI/O
Built-in I/O y2xSerialport(1atfrontpanel)
y4xUSB2.0dual-portconnector(2atfrontpanel)
y1 x VGA connector
y2 x RJ45 LAN ports
yP/S2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
System BIOS:
BIOS Type yPhoenix BIOS on 8Mb flash ROM
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Server Management Functions: (Optional device)
BMC Chip yH8S IPMI 2.0 controller
FailureDetection yIPMI2.0specificationofServermanagement
EventLogging y32KB Nonvolatile Memory to Log System Failure Events
RemoteManagement yFollowtheIPMI2.0specificationofServermanagement
Environment
AmbientTemperature yOperatingTemperature:5oCto35oC
yNon-operatingTemperature:0oCto50oC
RelativeHumidity y10-80% operatingHumidity at 30o C
System Dimention: y425mm x 710mm x 86.4mm
Electrical Power Supply ySinglePower Supply 700W

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Hardware Installation Process
Pleaseobservethesafetyinformationinchapter“ImportantSafetyInformation”
Donotexpose theserver toextremeenvironmental conditions.Protect it fromdust,
humidity,andheat.
Step 2-1: Chassis Removal and Installation
Step1 Loosenthescrewonthefrontchassiscover.
Step2 Pushdowntheindentationlocatedatthesideofthebackchassis.
Step3 Slidetowardthetopchassiscover.
Step4 Liftuptoremovethetopchassiscover.
Step5 ReverseStep 1,,2, 3, 4 to replace thechassis cover
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Step 2-2: CPU Installation
PleasemakesuretheCPUtypeandspeedthat aresupportedbythemotherboard.
Step1 Raisethe metallockingleveronthesocket.Insert theCPU with thecorrectorientation.
Step2 TheCPUonlyfitsinoneorientation.
Step3 Pushthemetalleverbackintolockedposition.
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Step 2-3: Heat Sink Installation
Step1 Placethe Heat Sinkon the CPU.Beforeputting theheatsink ontheCPU, pleasewell
remember toapplythethermalconductivitycompoundontheCPU.
Step2 Seattheheatsinkintheretentionmoduleswiththefourscrews.Installationcompleted.
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Step 2-4: Memory Installation
Step1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically intothe DIMMslot, and push it down.
Step2. Closethe plastic clipatbothedgesof the DIMMslotstolockthe DIMM module.
NOTE! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM8 socket. For dual-channel
operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step3. Reversethe installation stepswhenyouwishto remove theDIMMmodule.
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Step 2-5: PCI Expansion Card Installation
GS-R227E-RHprovidesexpansionriserslotsforone PCI-Ex8slot;andonewithPCI-Ex8slot(atx1
bandwidth).Toinstalltheperipheral,pleasegothroughthefollowingsteps.
Step1 Loosenthetworiserbracket screws.(Seeillustratedbelow)
Step2 Loosenanotherfourriserbracketscrews.(Seeillustratedbelow)
Step3 Lifttheriserbracketslightly,thenpullitoutfromtheserverchassis.
Aligntheexpansioncardwiththeguidinggroove.Slidetheexpansioncardintotheslotuntilthe
cardfirmlyseats.
Step4 Aligntheriserbrackettothesystemmodule.
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Step 2-6: Hard Disk Drive Installation
Step1 Pressthereleasebutton.
Step2 Pulltheblankoutofthedrivebay.
Step3 Slideharddiskintoblank.
Step4 Secure it with screws.
Step5 Slidetheblankintothebayuntilitlocksintoplace.Connectcableandpower.
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Step 2-7: FAN Duct Removal and Installation
Step1 Alignthefanductwiththeguidinggroove.Pushdownthefanductintosystemntilthe
itsfirmlyseats.
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3-1:FrontView ofGS-R227E-RH
Chapter 3 Appearance of GS-R227E-RH
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Hot-Swap SATA HDDs
USB connectors
Front panel switch and LEDs

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Keyboard connector
COM port
VGAport
USB connectors
RJ45 LAN ports
Low-profile riser slot
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3-3: Switch and LED Indicators Introduction
Power Button
Buzzer Stop
Reset
RESET
RESET
BUZZER STOP
BUZZER STOP
ID Switch
Name
Power
ID
(Identification)
Color Condition Description
Green On Power On
Green Blink Sleep(S1)
-- Off Power Off (S4/S5)
Blue On Untiselectedforidentification
-- Off Noidentification