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2.2. Installing memory modules 13 2.3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 17
2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction 17
2.4. Connectors Introduction 20 2.5. Jumper Setting 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 31 Main ...33 Advanced 34
Processor Configuration 35 Power Management ...39 Memory Configuration ...42 Advanced Chipset Configuration 44 PCI Configuration ...48 SATA Configuration...
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Item Checklist
The GA-7TESM motherboard Serial ATA cable x 6 I/O Shield Kit CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-7TESM quick reference guide
Introduction
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
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GA-7TESM Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1. Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. ...
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Introduction
Form Factor CPU
Chipset Memory
I/O Control Expansion Slots
SATA RAID Controller On-Board VGA SAS Controller (optional) On-Board LAN
Internal Connector
12" x 13" EATX size form factor, 8 layers PCB Supports Dual Intel® Xeon® Nehalem-EP 2S /
Westmere processors Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1366 socket Supports QuickPath Interconnect up...
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...61591; CPU shutdown when overheat System Voltage Detect Support basic ASF remote transaction through CSA Bus with hardware circuit Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb flash RAM Supports S4, S5 under Windows Operating System Wake on LAN (WOL) Wake on Ring (WOR) AC Recovery Supports Console Redirection Supports 4-pin Fan controller
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... the socket. 3. Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan. 4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
2.1.1. Installing CPU
Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Step...
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GA-7TESM Motherboard
2.1.2. Installing Heat Sink
Step 1 Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2 Secure the cooing fan with screws. Step 3 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fanconnector
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... sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed
in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDR3 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed...
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Hardware Installation Process
Installation Steps: 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 ...
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Hardware Installation Process
2.3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction
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... supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver updated. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. Gigabit LAN Ports The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet...
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.../Yellow)
Hardware Installation Process LED1 (Green)
Name LED1
LED2
Color Green Green Green Green Green Yellow Yellow
Condition ON BLINK OFF OFF BLINK ON BLINK ON BLINK
Description LAN Link / no Access LAN Access Idle 10Mbps connection Port identification with 10 Mbps connection 100Mbps connection Port identification with 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Port identification with 1Gbps...
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GA-7TESM Motherboard 1/2/3 ) ATX1/12V_AUX0/12V_AUX1 (24-pin/8-pin ATX power connectors)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard...
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Connector Introduction 7 ) SATA 0~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors)
SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s stransfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
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Pin No. Definition
1
GND
2
TXP
3
TXN
4
GND
5
RXN
1
6
RXP
7
GND
SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0
8 ) PSMI1 (SMBUS connector for power supply)
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5
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... for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Connector Introduction
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
16 ) IPMB1 (IPMB...
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... the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Advanced This setup page includes all the items of Phoenix BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)
Power This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
Security Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit...
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GA-7TESM Motherboard Enabled
Enable Intel Virtualization Technology. (Default setting)
Disabled
Disable this function.
Execute Disable Bit
Enabled
Enable Execute Disable Bit. (Default setting)
Disabled
Disable this function.
Hardware Prefetcher
The Hardware Prefetcher looks the streams of data. The data is prefetched into L2 from external
memory. Disabling of this item may impact ...
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GA-7TESM Motherboard
SATA Configuration
Figure 2-5: SATA Configuration
Serial ATA
Enabled Disabled
Enables on-board serial ATA function. (Default setting) Disables on-board serial ATA function.
SATA RAID Enable
Enabled Disabled
Enabled SATA RAID function. Disable this function. (Default setting)
SATA AHCI Enable Enabled
Set this item to enable SATA AHCI function for WinXP-SP1+IAA driver ...
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Disabled
Disabled this function. (Default setting)
BIOS Setup
SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 1 to 6 that has been installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for ...
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GA-7TESM Motherboard
Security
About This Section: Security In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of
password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector.
Figure 4: Security
Set Supervisor Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to 6 ...