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Table of Contents Box Contents...4 GA-7PESH1/7PESH2 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 8 1-1 Installation Precautions 8 1-2 Product Specifications 9 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...11 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installing the Memory 14 1-4-1 Four Channel Memory Configuration 14 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 15 1-4-3 DIMM Population Table 15 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 16 1-6 Internal Connectors 18 1-7 Jumper Setting 29 - 3 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...4 GA-7PESH1/7PESH2 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 8 1-1 Installation Precautions 8 1-2 Product Specifications 9 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 11 1-3-1 Installing the CPU...11 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installing the Memory 14 1-4-1 Four Channel Memory Configuration 14 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 15 1-4-3 DIMM Population Table 15 1-5 Back Panel Connectors 16 1-6 Internal Connectors 18 1-7 Jumper Setting 29 - 3 -
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...cable connector Intel LGA2011 socket (Primary CPU) Channel D slot 1 (for primary CPU) Channel D slot 0 (for primary CPU) Channel C slot 1 (for primary CPU) Channel C slot 0 (for primary CPU) System fan cable connector LSI firmware readiness LED SATA SGPIO connector Mini SAS cable connector Mini SAS cable connector Flash descriptor security jumper Mini SAS cable connector (SATA 3.0Gb/s signal) SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors HDD back plane connector System fan cable connector Front USB connector Front panel connector IPMB connector TPM connector PBG A SKU Select connector PCI-E slot 5 (x4 slot / x1 bus...
...cable connector Intel LGA2011 socket (Primary CPU) Channel D slot 1 (for primary CPU) Channel D slot 0 (for primary CPU) Channel C slot 1 (for primary CPU) Channel C slot 0 (for primary CPU) System fan cable connector LSI firmware readiness LED SATA SGPIO connector Mini SAS cable connector Mini SAS cable connector Flash descriptor security jumper Mini SAS cable connector (SATA 3.0Gb/s signal) SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors HDD back plane connector System fan cable connector Front USB connector Front panel connector IPMB connector TPM connector PBG A SKU Select connector PCI-E slot 5 (x4 slot / x1 bus...
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...(x16 slot/x16 bus) PCI-E slot 1 (x8 slot / x4 bus) Channel E slot 0 (for secondary CPU) Channel E slot 1 (for secondary CPU) Channel F slot 0 (for secondary CPU) Channel F slot 1 (for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction. - 7 - If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to Page 33 for secondary CPU) CPU1 fan cable connector Battery Clear CMOS jumper BIOS write protect jumper ME recovery jumper Chassis intrusion jumper Clear password jumper BIOS recovery jumper SATA0 port DOM support...
...(x16 slot/x16 bus) PCI-E slot 1 (x8 slot / x4 bus) Channel E slot 0 (for secondary CPU) Channel E slot 1 (for secondary CPU) Channel F slot 0 (for secondary CPU) Channel F slot 1 (for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction. - 7 - If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to Page 33 for secondary CPU) CPU1 fan cable connector Battery Clear CMOS jumper BIOS write protect jumper ME recovery jumper Chassis intrusion jumper Clear password jumper BIOS recovery jumper SATA0 port DOM support...
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... 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 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 remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
... 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 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 remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
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... LAN ports (GA-7PESH2) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_2) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_4) 2 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (Gen3/PCIE_1/PCIE_3) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot, running at x1 (Gen2/PCIE_5) Onboard ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM Graphics Storage Interface Intel® C602 controller 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
... LAN ports (GA-7PESH2) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_2) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE_4) 2 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (Gen3/PCIE_1/PCIE_3) 1 x PCI Express x4 slot, running at x1 (Gen2/PCIE_5) Onboard ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM Graphics Storage Interface Intel® C602 controller 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
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...; 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (GA-7PESH2) 3 x RJ-45 port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x ID Switch button ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip 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. 1 x 64 Mbit flash ...
...; 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (GA-7PESH2) 3 x RJ-45 port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x ID Switch button ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip 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. 1 x 64 Mbit flash ...
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... CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key LGA2011 CPU...
... CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key LGA2011 CPU...
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... the user's manual for your cooler has a fan grill which may cause interference when you just tightened. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with a screw driver. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ILM. (If your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU...
... the user's manual for your cooler has a fan grill which may cause interference when you just tightened. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with a screw driver. Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the ILM. (If your CPU cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of the installed CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Four Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Four Channel Technology. Four Channel mode cannot be installed in Four Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 14 - Enabling Four Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Four Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Four Channel Technology. Four Channel mode cannot be installed in Four Channel mode. 1. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 14 - Enabling Four Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn...
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... install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2. Note: For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. Step 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down. Installation Step: Step 1. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2. Note: For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. Step 3. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down. Installation Step: Step 1. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port (10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port) The 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. 1-5 Back Panel Connectors GA-7PESH1 GA-7PESH2 Serial Port Connects to video loop thru function. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can...
... the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. RJ-45 LAN Port (10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port) The 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. 1-5 Back Panel Connectors GA-7PESH1 GA-7PESH2 Serial Port Connects to video loop thru function. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can...
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... to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 21 - 4) PWR_DET1 (Power management connector) 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition SMB CLK SMB DATA SMB Alert GND 3.3V Sense 5/6/7/8) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN1/2), a 4-pin (FAN4) system fan headers. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess...
... to connect it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 21 - 4) PWR_DET1 (Power management connector) 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition SMB CLK SMB DATA SMB Alert GND 3.3V Sense 5/6/7/8) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN1/2), a 4-pin (FAN4) system fan headers. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess...
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... the devices are connected. 10) FRONT_USB (Front USB Headers) The headers conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are set to 1-2 pin: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 P5V • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 9) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When SATA_DOM1/2 jumper are set to Normal Mode: SATA0 SATA1 7 7 1 1 Pin...
... the devices are connected. 10) FRONT_USB (Front USB Headers) The headers conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are set to 1-2 pin: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 P5V • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. 9) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When SATA_DOM1/2 jumper are set to Normal Mode: SATA0 SATA1 7 7 1 1 Pin...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup Exit menu and load factory defaults (select Load Default Values) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup Exit menu and load factory defaults (select Load Default Values) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer...
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Hardware Installation If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. 1 1-2 Close: Enable SATA0/SATA1 port DOM support. 1 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) 9) FLASH_DP1 (Flash Descriptor Security Jumper) 1 1-2 Close: Flash Descriptor Security Overridden 1 2-3 Close: Flash Descriptor Security in effect. (Default setting) - 33 - 7/8) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Jumper) CAUTION!
Hardware Installation If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. 1 1-2 Close: Enable SATA0/SATA1 port DOM support. 1 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) 9) FLASH_DP1 (Flash Descriptor Security Jumper) 1 1-2 Close: Flash Descriptor Security Overridden 1 2-3 Close: Flash Descriptor Security in effect. (Default setting) - 33 - 7/8) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Jumper) CAUTION!
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... BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for how to clear the CMOS values.) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select the screen Move the selection bar to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for how to clear the CMOS values.) BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select the screen Move the selection bar to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it with caution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... Option ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 39 - Onboard LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller . Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. 2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4/5 Option ROM When enabled, This setting...
... Option ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 39 - Onboard LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller . Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Default setting is Disabled. 2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4/5 Option ROM When enabled, This setting...
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... socket. Intel VT-x Technology Display Intel Virtualization Technology function support information. Default setting is present only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. When disabled, the processor will limit the maximum COUID input values to execute two or more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup L2 Cache Display the information of the processor when queried. Options available: Enabled/Disabled...
... socket. Intel VT-x Technology Display Intel Virtualization Technology function support information. Default setting is present only if you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. When disabled, the processor will limit the maximum COUID input values to execute two or more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. BIOS Setup L2 Cache Display the information of the processor when queried. Options available: Enabled/Disabled...
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... time. SATA Mode Select the on chip SATA type. RAID Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID function is set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions. IDE Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. This is not allowed to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the IDE emulation mode. AHCI Mode: When set ot RAID mode. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Displays the installed HDD...
... time. SATA Mode Select the on chip SATA type. RAID Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID function is set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions. IDE Mode: When set to access RAID setup utility. This is not allowed to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the IDE emulation mode. AHCI Mode: When set ot RAID mode. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Displays the installed HDD...
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...Gen2/Gen3. PORT 2D Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IOU3 - PORT 3A Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. BIOS Setup Intel(R) VT-d Enable/Disable Intel VT-d Technology function. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Directed I/O Configuration VGA Priority Define the display device priority. IOU2 - PORT 2C Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Disabled. IOH 0/1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control IOU1 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. PORT 1A Link Speed Options available: Gen1...
...Gen2/Gen3. PORT 2D Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IOU3 - PORT 3A Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. BIOS Setup Intel(R) VT-d Enable/Disable Intel VT-d Technology function. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Directed I/O Configuration VGA Priority Define the display device priority. IOU2 - PORT 2C Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Disabled. IOH 0/1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control IOU1 - Options available: Enabled/Disabled. PORT 1A Link Speed Options available: Gen1...