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MD30-RS0

Dual LGA2011 sockets R3 motherboard for Intel

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 E5-2600 V3 series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

Summary of Contents for MD30-RS0

Page 1: ...MD30 RS0 Dual LGA2011 sockets R3 motherboard for Intel E5 2600 V3 series processors User s Manual Rev 1001 ...

Page 2: ... of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications Inordertoassistintheuseofthisproduct GIGABYTEprovidesthefollowingtypesofdocumentations For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For more information visit our website at http b2b gigabyte com You ...

Page 3: ... Internal Connectors 20 1 7 Jumper Settings 31 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 36 2 1 The Main Menu 38 2 2 Advanced Menu 41 2 2 1 Serial Port Console Redirection 42 2 2 2 PCI Subsystem Settings 46 2 2 2 1 PCI Express Settings 48 2 2 3 Network Stack 50 2 2 4 CSM Configuration 51 2 2 5 Post Report Configuration 53 2 2 6 Trusted Computing 54 2 2 7 USB Configuration 55 2 2 8 Chipset Configuration 56 2 9 SIO Conf...

Page 4: ...3 PCH SATA Configuration 91 2 3 7 3 1 SATA Mode Options 94 2 3 7 4 USB Configuration 96 2 3 8 Miscellaneous Configuration 97 2 3 9 Server ME Configuration 98 2 3 10 Runtime Error Logging 99 2 3 10 1Whea Setting 100 2 3 10 2Memory Error Enabling 101 2 3 10 3PCI PCI Error Enabling 102 2 4 Server Management Menu 103 2 4 1 System Event Log 105 2 4 2 View FRU Information 106 2 4 3 BMC network configura...

Page 5: ...6Gb s cables User s Manual 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 ...

Page 6: ... 6 MD30 RS0 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 24 25 27 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 38 39 40 41 42 43 50 51 20 59 47 46 21 35 36 37 22 45 48 44 49 52 58 53 54 55 23 19 57 56 14 15 ...

Page 7: ...or primary CPU 18 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector for Primary CPU 19 DIMM_P0_D0 Channel 4 slot for primary CPU 20 DIMM_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot for primary CPU 21 SATA_SGP SATA SGPIO header 22 ME_UPDATE ME update jumper 23 SW_RAID Software RAID Key jumper 24 SYS_FAN5 System fan connector 5 25 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector 4 26 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector 3 27 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector 2 28 SYS_FAN1 ...

Page 8: ...BIOS recovery jumper 51 LED_BMC BMC firmware readiness LED 52 PCIE_3 PCI Express x8 slot 53 S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper 54 PCIE_4 PCI Express x8 slot 55 PCIE_5 PCI Express x8 slot 56 DIMM_P1_F0 Channel 2 slot for secondary CPU 57 DIMM_P1_E0 Channel 1 slot for secondary CPU 58 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 59 BAT Battery socket CAUTION If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard pl...

Page 9: ... 9 Block Diagram ...

Page 10: ...ry and first 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 ...

Page 11: ...upports GbE LAN ports 1 x Management LAN 10 100 1000Mpbs LAN port Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x8 slot running at x8 Gen3 PCIE_3 PCIE_5 1 x PCI Express x8 slot running at x4 Gen3 PCIE_4 1 x PCI Express x4 slot running at x4 Gen2 PCIE_2 1 x PCI Express x1 slot running at x1 Gen2 PCIE_1 1 x PCI Express mezzanine type T running at x8 Gen3 RAID_SLOT1 2 Onboard Graphics ASPEED AST2400 supports 16MB ...

Page 12: ...anel I O 2 x USB 3 0 ports 2 x USB 2 0 ports 3 x RJ 45 ports 1 x 10 100 1000 Mbps dedicated management LAN port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 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 sy...

Page 13: ...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 specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not ...

Page 14: ...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 ma...

Page 15: ...r 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 ...

Page 16: ...rease 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 first 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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...

Page 18: ...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 Two Slots Channel RDIMM Population Configuration Within a Channel Type Ranks Per DIMM and Data Width Speed MT s Slot Per Channel SPC and DIMM Per Channel ...

Page 19: ...Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc 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 flash drive and etc 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 ...

Page 20: ...MB 23 FP_1 24 BP_1 25 SW_RAID 26 LED_BMC 27 CASE_OPEN 28 BAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 13 12 14 27 19 22 23 24 20 26 28 18 17 16 15 21 25 7 8 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...

Page 21: ... The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 12V 6 12V 7 12V 8 12V To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power th...

Page 22: ...th fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers Pin No Definitio...

Page 23: ...tandard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device Please see page 34 for SATA DOM jumper setting SATA0 SATA1 SSATA1 SSATA3 SSATA0 SSATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND Normal Mode Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 P5V SATA DOM Mode SATA2 15 16 SSATA_SGP SATA_SGP SATA SGPIO Headers SGPIO stands for Serial General Purpose I...

Page 24: ... supports four SATA device B1 A1 A18 B18 Pin No Definition A1 GND A2 RX0 A3 RX0 A4 GND A5 RX1 A6 RX1 A7 GND A8 SIB7 A9 SIB3 A10 SIB4 A11 SIB5 A12 GND A13 RX2 A14 RX2 A15 GND A16 RX3 A17 RX3 A18 GND Pin No Definition B1 GND B2 TX0 B3 TX0 B4 GND B5 TX1 B6 TX1 B7 GND B8 SIB0 B9 SIB1 B10 SIB2 B11 SIB6 B12 GND B13 TX2 B14 TX2 B15 GND B16 TX3 B17 TX3 A18 GND ...

Page 25: ..._P1_SSRX 4 GND 5 IntA_P1_SSTX 6 IntA_P1_SSTX 7 GND 8 IntA_P1_D 9 IntA_P1_D 10 NC 11 IntA_P2_D 12 IntA_P2_D 13 GND 14 IntA_P2_SSTX 15 IntA_P2_SSTX 16 GND 17 IntA_P2_SSRX 18 IntA_P2_SSRX 19 Power 20 No Pin 1 20 10 11 20 COM2 Serial Port Header The COM header provides one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer 1 2 9 10 Pin...

Page 26: ...r Pin No Definition 1 Clock 2 GND 3 Data 1 3 Pin No Definition 1 CLK_33M_TPM 2 P_3V3_AUX 3 LPC_RST 4 P3V3 5 LPC_LAD0 6 IRQ_SERIAL 7 LPC_LAD1 8 TPM_DET_N 9 LPC_LAD2 10 NC 11 LPC_LAD3 12 GND 13 LPC_FRAME_N 14 GND 21 TPM TPM Module Connector 1 2 13 14 ...

Page 27: ...matched correctly Pin No Signal Name Definition 1 PWR_LED Power LED Anode 2 5VSB Front Panel Power 3 KEY Key 4 ID_LED System ID LED Anode 5 PWR_LED Power LED Cathode 6 ID_LED System ID LED Cathode 7 HDD_LED HDD Activity LED Anode 8 SYS_STATUS System Fault LED Anode 9 HDD_LED HDD Activity LED Cathode 10 SYS_STATUS System Fault LED Cathode 11 PWR_BTN Power Switch 12 LAN1_LED NIC 1 Activity LED Anode...

Page 28: ... 4 FAN_GATE_N 5 BP_SGP_DOUT 6 GND 7 KEY 8 Rreset 9 GND 10 BP_LED_A_N 11 BP_LED_G_N 12 GND 13 BP_SGP_DIN 14 NC 15 GND 16 SMB_BP_DATA 17 GND 18 SMB_BP_CLK 19 P_3V3_AUX 20 BMC_ACK 21 P_3V3_AUX 22 BMC_REQ 23 GND 24 KEY 25 BP_PRESENSE 26 GND 1 2 25 26 25 SW_RAID Intel RAID Key Header 1 2 Pin No Definition 1 KEY 2 GND ...

Page 29: ...LED_BMC BMC Firmware Readiness LED State Description On BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready Off AC loss 27 CASE_OPEN Case open intrusion alert header Open Normal operation Closed Active chassis intrustion alert ...

Page 30: ...ter and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative si...

Page 31: ... 31 Hardware Installation 1 7 Jumper Settings 1 SATA_DOM0 2 ME_UPDATE 3 PCH_ME 4 CLR_CMOS 5 S3_MASK 6 BIOS_PWD 7 BMC_FRB 8 BIOS_RVCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 32: ...he jumper to pin 2 3 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 the pin definition table in the following Pin No Definition 1 P5V 2 SATA0 Pin7 3 GND 1 2 ME_UPDATE ME Update Jumper 1 2 Close Normal operation Default setting 2 3 Close ME recovery mode ...

Page 33: ...S values place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds 1 2 Close Normal operation Default setting 2 3 Close Clear CMOS data Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your comp...

Page 34: ...On Select Jumper 2 3 Close Keep initial power on Default setting 1 2 Close Stop an initial power on when BMC is not ready 6 BIOS_PWD Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper 2 3 Close Skip supervisor password 1 2 Close Normal operation Default setting 1 1 ...

Page 35: ... 1 1 1 7 BMC_FRB Force to Stop FRB Timer Jumper 1 2 Close Normal operation Default setting 2 3 Close Force to Stop FRB Timer 2 3 Close BIOS recovery mode 1 2 Close Normal operation Default setting 8 BIOS_RVCR BIOS Recovery Jumper ...

Page 36: ... caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Exit section in this chapter ...

Page 37: ...led setup menus Security Change set or disable supervisor and user password Configuration supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes Boot This setup page provides items for configuration of boot sequence Exit Save all t...

Page 38: ... displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu Submenu Help While in a submenu press F1 to display a help screen General Help of function keys available for the menu Press Esc to exit the help screen Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu When the system is not stable as usual select the Restore Defaults item to set your system to its defaults The BIOS Setup ...

Page 39: ...Display version number of the Firmware setup utility SDR Reversion Display the SDR revision information FRU Version Display the FRU version information Processor Information CPU Brand String Max CPU Speed CPU Signature Processors Core Microcode Patch Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor Memory Information Total Memory Display the total memory size of the installed memo...

Page 40: ...ormation LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 MAC Address Display LAN1 LAN2 LAN LAN4 MAC address information System Date Set the date following the weekday month day year format System Time Set the system time following the hour minute second format ...

Page 41: ... Setup 41 2 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components Select a submenu item then press Enter to access the related submenu screen ...

Page 42: ... 42 BIOS Setup 2 2 1 Serial Port Console Redirection ...

Page 43: ...BIOS Setup 43 ...

Page 44: ...ce Parity bit is always 0 Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection Options available None Even Odd Mark Space Default setting is None Stop Bits Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet A start bit indicates the beginning The standard setting is 1 stop bit Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit Options available 1 2 Default setting is 1 Flow Control...

Page 45: ...6 SCO ESCN VT400 Default setting is VT100 Redirection After BIOS POST Note This option allows user to enable console redirection after O S has loaded Options available Always Enable Boot Loader Default setting is Always Enable Out of Bnad Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service EMS allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port Options available COM1 COM2...

Page 46: ...itialize device expansion ROM Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled PCI Devices Common Settings PCI Latency Timer Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register Options available 32 PCI Bus Clocks 64 PCI Bus Clocks 96 PCI Bus Clocks 128 PCI Bus Clocks 160 PCI Bus Clocks 192 PCI Bus Clocks 224 PCI Bus Clocks 248 PCI Bus Clocks Default setting is 32 PCI Bus Clocks VGA...

Page 47: ...tem has SR IOV capable PCIe Devices this option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled PCI Express Settings Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 48: ...able Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Maximum Playload Set maximum playload for PCI Express Device or allow system BIOS to select the value Options available Auto 128 Bytes 256 Bytes 512 Bytes 1024 Bytes 2048 Bytes 4096 Bytes Default setting is Auto PCI Express Link Register Settings Extended Synch Wnen this feature is enabled the system will allow generation of Extended Synchronization...

Page 49: ...in Link Status register Press keys to increase or decrease the desired values Value rang is from 10 to 10000 us Unpopulated Links When this item is set to Disable Link the system will operate power save feature for those unpopulated PCI Express links Options available Keep Link ON Disable Link Default setting is Keep Link ON ...

Page 50: ...ture Options available Enabled DIsabled Default setting is Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Note Enable Disable Ipv6 PXE feature Options available Enabled DIsabled Default setting is Enabled PXE boot wait time Note Press keys to increase or decrease the desired values Media detect time Note Press keys to increase or decrease the desired values Note This item appears when Network Stack is set to Enabled ...

Page 51: ...s Do not allow disabling GA20 this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Options available Upon Request Always Default setting is Upon Request Option ROM Messages Option ROM Messages Options available Force BIOS Keep Current Default setting is Force BIOS INT19 Endless Retry Enabled Allowed headless retry boot Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Boot opti...

Page 52: ...ecution UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Options available Do not launch UEFI Legacy Default setting is Legacy Video Controls the execution UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM Options available Do not launch UEFI Legacy Default setting is Legacy Other PCI devices Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than network Storage or Video Options available UEFI Legacy Default setting is UEFI ...

Page 53: ...tup 53 2 2 5 Post Report Configuration Post Report Configuration Error Message Report Post Error Message Enable Disable Info Error Message support Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled ...

Page 54: ...ted Computing Configuration Security Device Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Current Status Information Display current TPM status information ...

Page 55: ...is Enabled EHCI Hand off Enable Disable EHCI USB 2 0 Hand off function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Note Enable Disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Port 60 64 Emulation Enable I O port 60h 64h emulation support This should be enabled for the complete USB Keyboard Lega...

Page 56: ...er On The default setting depends on the BMC setting Deep Sleep EuP Enable Disable Deep Sleep mode Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Fan Curve Mode Configure ystem fan curve mode Options available Full Dpeed Mode Performance ModeBalanced mode Energy Saving Mode Default setting is Performance Mode Chassis Opened Warning Enable Disable Chassis intrusion alter funtion Opt...

Page 57: ...BIOS Setup 57 2 9 SIO Configuration ...

Page 58: ...BIOS Setup 58 ...

Page 59: ...s Enter for confuguration of advanced items Active PS2 Mouse Press Enter for confuguration of advanced items Serial Port 1 Configuration Use This Device When enabled allows you to configure the serial port 1 settings When set to Disabled displays no configuration for the serial port Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Logical Device Settings Current Display the Serial Por...

Page 60: ...dressand IRQ Possible Configure Serial Port 2 base I O addressand IRQ Option available Use Automatic Settings IO 2F8h IRQ 3 DMA IO 3F8h IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 DMA IO 2F8h IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 DMA IO 3E8h IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 DMA IO 2E8h IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 DMA Default setting is Use Automatic Settings PS2 Keyboard Configuration Logical Device Settings Current Display the PS2 keyboard base I...

Page 61: ...onfiguration iSCSI Initiator Name Add an Attempts Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Delete Attempts Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Change Attempt Order Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 62: ...enu Intel RC Setup menu displays submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge Select a submenu item then press Enter to access the related submenu screen RC Revision Display Intel RC version information ...

Page 63: ... 63 BIOS Setup 2 3 1 Processor Configuration ...

Page 64: ...able Disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled VMX Vanderpool Technology Enable Disable Vanderpool Technology This will take effect after rebooting the system Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Enable SMX Intel Safer Mode Extensions Technology Enable Disblae Intel Safer Mode Extensions SMX s...

Page 65: ... Options available Disabled 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 Default setting is 32 X2APIC Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled AES NI Enable Disable AES NI Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled ...

Page 66: ...BIOS Setup 66 2 3 1 1 Pre Socket Configuration ...

Page 67: ... CPU Socket 0 1 Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Cores Enabled for CPU socket 0 1 Number of Cores to enable 0 means all cores 14 Cores is available Press and keys to adjust desired values ...

Page 68: ... Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Config TDP Level Note Options available Nominal Default setting is Nominal CPU P State Control Note Press Enter for configuration of advanced items CPU C State Control Note Press Enter for configuration of advanced items CPU T State Control Note Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Note This item appears when Config TDP is ...

Page 69: ...d Disabled Default setting is Enabled P state coordination In HW_ALL mode the processor hardware is responsible for coordinating the P state among logical processors dependencies The OS is responsible for keeping the P state request up to date on all logical processors In SW_ALL mode the OS Power Manager is responsible for coordinating the P state among logical processors with dependencies and mus...

Page 70: ...Default setting is C6 non Retention state CPU C3 C6 Report Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 C6 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C3 C6 state is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Default setting for C3 is Disabled default setting for C6 is Enabled ...

Page 71: ... 71 BIOS Setup 2 3 2 3 CPU T State Control ACPI T States Enable Disable CPU throttling by OS Thorttling reduces power comsumption Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled ...

Page 72: ...ommon RefCode Configuration Common RefCode Configuration Isoc Mode Options available Auto Enabled Disabled Default setting is Auto Numa Non Uniform Memory Access Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled ...

Page 73: ... 73 BIOS Setup 2 3 4 QPI Configuration ...

Page 74: ... for configuration of advanced items QPI Status Press Enter to view QPI status Link Speed Mode Options available Slow Fast Default setting is Fast Link Frequency Select Options available 6 4GB s 8 0GB s 9 6GB s Auto Auto Limited Default setting is Auto ...

Page 75: ...quency Options available Auto 1333 1400 1600 1800 1867 2000 2133 Default setting is Auto ECC Support Options available Auto Disabled Enabled Default setting is Auto Rank Margin Tool Options available Auto Disabled Enabled Default setting is Auto RMT Pattern Length Display RMT Pattern Length SPD Write Lock Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Memory Topology Press Enter for...

Page 76: ...BIOS Setup 76 Memory Map Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Memory RAS Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 77: ... 77 BIOS Setup 2 3 5 1 Memory Topology ...

Page 78: ... Set Throttling Configure Thermal Throttling Mode Select OLTT or CLTT mode Options available Disabled OLTT CLTT Default setting is CLTT MEMHOT Throttling Mode Options available Disabled Output only Input only Default setting is Input only ...

Page 79: ...cal memory below 4GB Options available Disabled Enabled Default setting is Disabled Channel Interleaving Options available Auto 1 way Interleave 2 way Interleave 3 way Interleave 4 way Interleave Default setting is Auto Rank Interleaving Options available Auto 1 way Interleave 2 way Interleave 4 way Interleave 8 way Interleave Default setting is Auto ...

Page 80: ... enabled Sparing will be selected Options available Disable Mirror Lockstep Mode Default setting is Disabled Lockstep x4 DIMMs Options available Auto Disabled Enabled Default setting is Auto Memory Rank Sparing Options available Disabled Enabled Default setting is Disabled Correctable Error Threshold Press keys to increase or decrease the desired values ...

Page 81: ...tures Set this option to allow DFX Lock Bits to remain clear Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled IOAT Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Intel VT for Directed I O VT d Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 82: ...ble IOAT Control to enable disable IOAT Intel I O Acceleration Technology device Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled No Snoop Enable Disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled ...

Page 83: ... O VT d Enable Disable Intel VT for Directed I O VT d support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Interrupt Remapping Enable Disable interrupt remapping support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Coherency Suuport Non Isoch Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Coherency Suuport Isoch Options available E...

Page 84: ...evices Press Enter for configuration of advanced items PCH sSATA Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items PCH SATA Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items USB Configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 85: ... 85 BIOS Setup 2 3 7 1 PCH Devices PCH CRID Enable Disable Intel Compatible Revision ID Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled ...

Page 86: ...BIOS Setup 86 2 3 7 2 PCH sSATA Configuration ...

Page 87: ...utility at boot time ACHI Mode When set to AHCI the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality Then the RAID function is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time Options available IDE RAID ACHI Disabled Default setting is ACHI SATA Test Mode Enable Disable SATA Test Mode Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled SATA Mode options Note1 Press Enter ...

Page 88: ...lly detect HDD type Port 0 1 2 3 Enable Disable Port 0 1 2 3 device Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Hot Plug for Port 0 1 2 3 Note Enable Disable HDD Hot Plug function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Configured as eSATA Note Display Hot Plug supported information Spin Up Device for Port 0 1 2 3 Note On an edge detect from 0 to 1 the PCH ...

Page 89: ... Setup 2 3 7 2 1 SATA Mode Options SATA LED locate When this option is enabled LED SGPIO hardware is attached Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled When SATA Type is set to IDE AHCI Mode ...

Page 90: ...ons available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled RAID Option ROM UI banner Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled IRRT Only on ESATA Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Smart Response Technology Enable Disable Intel Smart Response Technology support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled RAID OROM prompt dela...

Page 91: ... 91 BIOS Setup 2 3 7 3 PCH SATA Configuration ...

Page 92: ...lity at boot time ACHI Mode When set to AHCI the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality Then the RAID function is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time Options available IDE RAID ACHI Disabled Default setting is ACHI SATA Test Mode Enable Disable SATA Test Mode Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled SATA RSTe Boot Info Note 1 Enable Disab...

Page 93: ...detect HDD type Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Enable Disable Port 0 1 2 3 device Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Hot Plug for Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Note Enable Disable HDD Hot Plug function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Configured as eSATA Note Display Hot Plug supported information Spin Up Device for Port 0 1 2 3 4 5 Note On an edge detect from 0 to 1 ...

Page 94: ...up 94 2 3 7 3 1 SATA Mode Options SATA LED locate When this option is enabled LED SGPIO hardware is attached Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled When SATA Type is set to IDE AHCI Mode ...

Page 95: ...Recovery Technology support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled RAID Option ROM UI banner Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Smart Response Technology Enable Disable Intel Smart Response Technology support function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled RAID OROM prompt delay Options available 2 Seconds 4 Seconds ...

Page 96: ...ition work on USB host conteoller and root ports for faster enumeration Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled xHCI Mode Enable Disable xHCI USB 3 0 support function Options available Smart Auto Enabled Disabled Default setting is Smart Auto ...

Page 97: ... 97 BIOS Setup 2 3 8 Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video Select active Video type Options available Onboard Device Offboard Device Default setting is Offboard Device ...

Page 98: ...are Version Display Recovery Firmware Version information ME Firmware Features Display ME Firmware features information ME Firmware Status 1 2 Display ME Firmware status information Current State for ME Firmware Display ME Firmware current status information Error Code for ME Firmware Display ME Firmware status error code MCTP Bus Owner Configure MCTP Bus Owner ...

Page 99: ...setting is Enabled S W Error Injection Support Enable Disable software injection error logging function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Whea Settings Press Enter for configuration of advanced items Memory Error Enabling Press Enter for configuration of advanced items PCI PCI Error Enabling Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 100: ...BIOS Setup 100 2 3 10 1 Whea Setting WHEA Support Windows Hardware Error Architecture Enable Disable WHEA Support Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled ...

Page 101: ... Error Enabling Memory Error Enabling Un Correctable Errors disable Memory Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled Memory corrected Errors enabling Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled ...

Page 102: ...ting is Enabled Fatal Error Enable Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Enable SERR propagation When this item is set to enabled PCI bus system error SERR is generated and is routed to NMI Options available Yes No Default setting is Yes Enable PERR propagation When this item is set to Yes PCI bus parity error PERR is generated and is routed to NMI Options available Yes No ...

Page 103: ...wn Default setting is Do Nothing Please note that this item is configurable when FRB 2 Timer is set to Enabled OS Watchdog Timer Enable Disable OS Watchdog Timer function Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Disabled OS Wtd Timer Timeout Configure OS Watchdog Timer Options available 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes Default setting is 10 minutes Please note that this item...

Page 104: ...etup 104 System Event Log Press Enter for configuration of advanced items View FRU Information Press Enter to view the advanced items BMC network configuration Press Enter for configuration of advanced items ...

Page 105: ...se options for erasing SEL Options available No Yes On next reset Yes On every reset Default setting is No When SEL is Full Choose options for reactions to a full SEL Options available Do Nothing Erase Immediately Default setting is Do Nothing Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes Enable Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes if not already converted to legacy Options available Disabled...

Page 106: ...BIOS Setup 106 2 4 2 View FRU Information The FRU page is a simple display page for basic system ID information as well as System product information Items on this window are non configurable ...

Page 107: ...thing option willnot modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase Options available Unspecified Static DynamicBmcDhcp Default setting is Unspecified Static Station IP Address Display IP Address information Subnet mask Display Subnet Mask information Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals for example 192 168 000 001 Router IP address Display the Router IP Address informati...

Page 108: ... disable this field a Administrator Password must first be set A user can only access and modify the System Time System Date and Set User Password fields Administrator Password Press Enter to configure the Administrator password User Password Press Enter to configure the user password Secure Boot menu Press Enter for configuration of advanced items 2 5 Security Menu The Security menu allows you to...

Page 109: ...running during the booting process to be pre signed with valid digital certificates This way the system knows all the files being loaded before Windows 8 loads and gets to the login screen have not been tampered with When set to Standard it will automatically load the Secure Boot keys form the BIOS databases When set to Custom you can customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys f...

Page 110: ...to install all factory default keys Save All Secure Boot Variables Press Enter to save all Secure Boot Variables Platform Key PK Display the status of Platform Key Delete the PK Press Enter to delete the existed PK Once the PK is deleted all the system s Secure Boot keys will not be activated Set new PK File Press Enter to configure a new PK Key Exchange Key Database KEK Display the status of Plat...

Page 111: ... Enter to delete the db from your system Set new DB Press Enter to configure a new db Append aVar to DB Press Enter to load additional db from a storage devices Forbidden Signature Database DBX Display the status of Forbidden Signature Database Delete the DBX Press Enter to delete the dbx from your system Set DBX from File Press Enter to configure a new dbx Append Var to DBX Press Enter to load ad...

Page 112: ...te waiting Press the numberic keys to input the desired value Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function Options available On Off Default setting is On Quiet Boot Enables or disables showing the logo during POST Options available Enabled Disabled Default setting is Enabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 2 3 4 Press Enter to configure the boot priority By default the serve...

Page 113: ... 113 BIOS Setup Network Device BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority Hard Drive BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority ...

Page 114: ...ns available Yes No Save Options Save Changes Saves changes made in the BIOS setup Options available Yes No Discard Changes Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Options available Yes No Restore Defaults Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters Setup Defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption If you are using low speed memory chips or other kinds of low...

Page 115: ... 115 BIOS Setup Boot Override Press Enter to configure the device as the boot up drive UEFI Built in in EFI Shell Press Enter on this item to Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ...

Page 116: ...MORY_INSTALLED 0x31 PEI_CPU_INIT 0x32 PEI_CPU_CACHE_INIT 0x33 PEI_CPU_BSP_SELECT 0x34 PEI_CPU_AP_INIT 0x35 PEI_CPU_SMM_INIT 0x36 PEI_MEM_NB_INIT 0x37 reserved for NB 0x38 0x3A PEI_MEM_SB_INIT 0x3B reserved for SB 0x3C 0x3E reserved for OEM use 0x3F 0x4E PEI_DXE_IPL_STARTED 0x4F Recovery PEI_RECOVERY_AUTO 0xF0 PEI_RECOVERY_USER 0xF1 PEI_RECOVERY_STARTED 0xF2 PEI_RECOVERY_CAPSULE_FOUND 0xF3 PEI_RECO...

Page 117: ...BEGIN 0x92 DXE_PCI_BUS_HPC_INIT 0x93 DXE_PCI_BUS_ENUM 0x94 DXE_PCI_BUS_REQUEST_RESOURCES 0x95 DXE_PCI_BUS_ASSIGN_RESOURCES 0x96 DXE_CON_OUT_CONNECT 0x97 DXE_CON_IN_CONNECT 0x98 DXE_SIO_INIT 0x99 DXE_USB_BEGIN 0x9A DXE_USB_RESET 0x9B DXE_USB_DETECT 0x9C DXE_USB_ENABLE 0x9D reserved for AMI use 0x9E 0x9F reserved for AML use 0xA0 DXE_IDE_BEGIN 0xA1 DXE_IDE_RESET 0xA2 DXE_IDE_DETECT 0xA3 DXE_IDE_ENAB...

Page 118: ...NVALID_SPEED 0x50 PEI_MEMORY_SPD_FAIL 0x51 PEI_MEMORY_INVALID_SIZE 0x52 PEI_MEMORY_MISMATCH 0x52 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_DETECTED 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_NONE_USEFUL 0x53 PEI_MEMORY_ERROR 0x54 PEI_MEMORY_NOT_INSTALLED 0x55 PEI_CPU_INVALID_TYPE 0x56 PEI_CPU_INVALID_SPEED 0x56 PEI_CPU_MISMATCH 0x57 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED 0x58 PEI_CPU_CACHE_ERROR 0x58 PEI_CPU_MICROCODE_UPDATE_FAILED 0x59 PEI_CPU_NO_MICROCODE 0x59 P...

Page 119: ...US_CODE DXE_CPU_ERROR 0xD0 DXE_NB_ERROR 0xD1 DXE_SB_ERROR 0xD2 DXE_ARCH_PROTOCOL_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xD3 DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES 0xD4 DXE_LEGACY_OPROM_NO_SPACE 0xD5 DXE_NO_CON_OUT 0xD6 DXE_NO_CON_IN 0xD7 DXE_INVALID_PASSWORD 0xD8 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_LOAD_ERROR 0xD9 DXE_BOOT_OPTION_FAILED 0xDA DXE_FLASH_UPDATE_FAILED 0xDB DXE_RESET_NOT_AVAILABLE 0xDC reserved for AMI use 0xDE 0xDF ...

Page 120: ... Firmware Volume was not found 4 Recovery failed 4 S3 Resume failed 7 Reset PPI is not available of Beeps Description 1 Invalid password 4 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available 5 No Console Output Devices are found 5 No Console Input Devices are found 6 Flash update is failed 7 Reset protocol is not available 2 9 BIOS POST Beep code 2 9 1 PEI Beep Codes 2 9 2 DEX Beep Codes ...

Page 121: ...t block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state To restore your BIOS please follow the instructions listed below Recovery Instruction 1 Change xxx ROM to amiboot rom 2 Copy amiboot rom and AFUDOS exe to USB diskette 3 Setting BIOS Recovery jump to enabled status 4 Boot into BIOS recovery 5 Run Proceed with flash update 6 BIOS update ...

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