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  • Page 1

    USER’S MANUAL GA-8IPXDR-E Series Intel ® Dual Xeon TM Serverboard Intel ® Dual Xeon Processor Serverboard Rev. 1001 25A08-08IPX-F00[...]

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    2 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard T able of Content Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4 GA-8IPXDR-E Series Model List ........................................................... 4 WARNING! ...............................................................................................[...]

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    3 T able of Content Chapter 4 T echnical Reference ............................................................ 60 GA-8IPXDR-E System Block Diagram ..................................................... 6 0 Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................. 6 1 Appendix A: Intel Network Driver Installati[...]

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    4 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard ; The GA-8IPXDR-E series motherboard ; I/O Back Panel ; IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 ; USB Cable x 1(Optional) ; Driver CD for motherboard driver & utility ; SCSI Cable x 1 (Optional ) ; GA-8IPXDR-E user’s manual Item Checklist W ARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated[...]

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    5 WARNING! If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In thi[...]

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    6 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Form Factor y 30.5cm x 33cm Extend A TX size form factor , 8 layers PCB. CPU y mPGA 604 socket for Intel ® Xeon TM processor with 512KB L2cache y Intel Prestonia 400/533MHz FSB Chipset y Chipset RGE7501MC HOST/Memory Controller Hub y FW82801CA I/O Controller Hub Memory y 6 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets y Supports 200MHz/266[...]

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    7 Introduction Hardware Monitor y CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect y CPU Overheat Warning y System V oltage Detect On-Board LAN y Build in Intel 82546EB single chip with Dual ports Gigabit Ethernet controller (Server Adapter) On-Board VGA y Build in A TI Rage XL PCI VGA Chipset On-Board SCSI y Adaptec 7902W Ultra 320 SCSI Chipset PS/2 Connect[...]

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    8 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Layout LPT A TX1 AT I Rage XL BT1 A TX3 *SCSI 7902W USB1 IDE2 PCI_4 CPU2 CPU1 (Install First) 604 PIN Socket 604 PIN Socket PCI-X_3 PCI_6 PCI_5 PCI-X_2 PCI-X_1 IDE1 FDD1 IPMI_CON ICH3-S P64H2 SIO NS BIOS COM2 J 2 0 E7501 P64H2 82546EB LAN1 LAN2 CN1 USB2 COM1 VGA *SCSI1 (Channel B) *SCSI2 (Chan[...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 9 T o set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Chapte[...]

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    10 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: Installing Motherboard to the Chassis... Y ou may use the 4 screws which come with the mainboard to reinforce the support between Xeon CPU heat-sink on the mainboard and chassis. Step1: The 4 new mounting holes on the chassis are for additional support for Xeo[...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 11 Step 1-2: CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU T op View: Socket 603 / 400MHz 1. Pull the lever out, than lift up the Lever. 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. CPU Botttom View: Socket 603 / 400MHz CPU T op View: Socket 604 / 53[...]

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    12 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 0 0 0 0 0 Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 0 0 0 0 0 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. 0 0 0 0 0 W arning: If your are installing one CPU ONL Y , please refer to the Motherboard Layout [...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Use qualified fan approved by Intel. 3. First step of assembling. 2. Heat Sink 5. Second step of assembling. 4. Completive picture for first step. 6. Completive picture for second step.[...]

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    14 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 0 0 0 0 0 Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 0 0 0 0 0 We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. 0 0 0 0 0 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. 0 0 0 0 0 Please refer to CPU heat [...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 15 Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 6 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only support a maximum of 3 banks DDR memory. DDR socket 1 uses 1 bank, DDR socket 2& 3 share the remaining 2 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. T o install the memory module, j[...]

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    16 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Installation Step: 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. 4. When installing the memoryin the DIMM module, [...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 17 Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the [...]

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    18 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction X X X X X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ¾ This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Y Y Y Y Y USB Connector ¾ Be[...]

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    Hardware Installation Process 19 Z Z Z Z Z Parallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) ¾ This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. [ [ [ [ [ / LAN1 / LAN2 Port Parallel Port (25 pin Fe[...]

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    20 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) A T X 3 L ) COM2 B ) A T X 1 M ) CASEOPEN C ) A T X 2 N) J20 (Front Panel) D ) BT1 O) J 30 E ) SCSI1 P ) J 3 1 F) SCSI2 Q ) J 3 2 G) FDD1 R) J33 H) USB1 S ) J 34 I ) IDE1 T ) J18 ( Wake On LAN) J ) IDE2 U) F_Panel K) IPMI_CON A B C E F N Q P O R D G H M J I K L S T U[...]

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    Connector Introduction 21 A) A TX3 (2x12 Pin A TX Power ) B) A TX1 (A TX1 Power ) ¾ This connector (A TX +12V) is used only for CPU Core V oltage. 1 24 Pin N o. Definition 1 GND 2 +12v 3 GND 4 +12V 5 GND 6 +12V 7 GND 8 +12V 1 13 12 ¾ AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after A TX power cable and other related devices [...]

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    22 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard C) A TX2 (+12V Power Connector) ¾ This connector (A TX +12V) is used only for CPU Core V oltage. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 1 2 3 4 O/Q ) J30/J32 (CPU F AN Connector) ¾ Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damag[...]

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    Connector Introduction 23 F/O) J33/J34 (System F AN Connector) P) J31 (Power F AN Connector) Pin N o. Definition 1 GND 2 +12v/Control 3 Sense 1 J33 1 J34 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12v/Control 3 Sense Pin N o. Definition 1 GND 2 +12v/Control 3 Sense 1[...]

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    24 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard L) COM 2 Connector T) J18 (Wake On LAN Connector) 1 Pin No . Definition 1 +5VSB 2 GND 3 Signal Pin No. Definition 1 NDCDB 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 4 NDTRB 5 GND 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 N C 1[...]

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    Connector Introduction 25 E/F) SCSI1/2 Connector SCSI 1 SCSI 2 I/J) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary)] ¾ Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. IDE2 1 IDE1 1[...]

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    26 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard M) CASE OPEN G) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 Floppy 1 23 4 33[...]

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    27 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard N) J20 (Front Panel Connector-- Power button and Power LED) Pin No. Definition 1 7 PWR LED+ 1 8 PWR LED- 19 PWR BTN+ 20 PWR BTN- 1 20 H) USB1 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your nea[...]

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    28 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard D) BT1 (Battery) 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. + K) IPMI_CON (IPMI Connector) ¾ IPMI module is an optional device for cu[...]

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    Connector Introduction 29 JP_RST JP_SPK- JP_HD+ JP_HD- JP_SPK+ JP_RST (Reset Button) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset hardware system JP_HD (HDD Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) JP_SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) K) F_P ANEL connector[...]

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    30 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction 1) JP 1 9) JP 17 2) JP 8 10 ) JP 18 3) JP 9 1 1) JP 19 4) JP 10 12) JP 20 5) JP 13 13) JP 21 6) JP 14 14) JP 22 7) J P 1 5 15) CLR_COMS 8) JP 16 4 1 6 10 9 14 7 8 12 2 13 15 11 5 3[...]

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    31 Jumper Setting 1) JP 1 (Onboard SCSI Function) 2) JP 8 (Onboard VGA Functon) 3) JP 9 (Front Side USB Wake Up Function) 1-2 close: VGA Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: VGA Disabled 1 1 1-2 close: SCSI Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: SCSI Disabled 1 1 1-2 close: Front USB wake up function disabled (Default) 2-3 close: Front USB wake up function enabled 1[...]

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    32 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 5 / 6) JP13 / JP14 (P64H2#1 Primary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Function) For PCI-X_1 1 4) JP 10 (Rear Side USB Wake Up Function) JP13 JP13 : JP14 = 1-2 closed ; 1-2 closed ==>Set the Primary PCI-X max Bus frequency at 133MHz (Default) 1 1 JP13 JP14 JP13 : JP14 = 1-2 closed ; 2-3 closed ==>Set the Primary PCI-X max B[...]

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    33 Jumper Setting 7 / 8) JP15 / JP16 (P64H2#1 Secondary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Selection) For Giagbit LAN U6 JP15 : JP16 = 1-2 closed ; 1-2 closed ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X max Bus frequency at 133MHz (Default) JP15 : JP16 = 1-2 closed ; 2-3 closed ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X max Bus frequency at 100MHz JP15 : JP16 = 2-3 closed ; Open ==>[...]

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    34 GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 1 1 / 12) JP19 / JP20 (P64H2#2 Secondary PCI-X max Bus Frequency Selection) For PCI-X_2 and PCI-X_4 JP19 JP20 JP20 : JP19 = 1-2 closed ; 1-2 closed ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X max Bus frequency at 133MHz (Default) JP20 : JP19 = 1-2 closed ; 2-3 closed ==>Set the Secondary PCI-X max Bus frequency at 100MHz JP20 : J[...]

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    35 Jumper Setting 1-2 close: Clear CMOS 2-3 close: Normal (Default) 1 1 Y ou may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function)[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 36 < Ç > Move to previous item < È > Move to next item < Å > Move to the item in the left hand < Æ > Move to the item in the right hand <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu <+[...]

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    BIOS Setup 37 z z z z z Main This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. z z z z z Advanced This setup page includes all the items of AMI special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) z z z z z Security Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 38      Syste m Date Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date. (Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099)      Syste m Ti me The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time (HH:MM:SS) This field only displays the[...]

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    BIOS Setup 39      Floppy Drive A/B This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in the computer.  None No floppy drive installed  1.2MB, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch A T -type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity  720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity  1.44M, [...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 40  Fast Programmed I/O Mode This field only shows the information of Fast Programmed I/O Mode.  32 Bit Transfer Mode Enables 32 bit access to maximize the hard disk data transfer rate. Option: On (Default V alue); Off If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.      Sys[...]

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    BIOS Setup 41 Advanced Figure 2: Advanced * * * * * About This Section: Advanced This section “Advanced” will be divided into five sub-menus.      Advanced Configuration      Chipset Configuration      Power Management Configuration      PCI-X Configuration      Peripher[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 42 Adva nced Configuration      Adva nced Configuration ` Quick Boot This setting allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.  Enabled Set this option “Enable” to permit BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. (Default V alue)  Disabled[...]

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    BIOS Setup 43 ` MPS V ersion for O.S This option allows a user to select MP (Multi Processors) system supported version. Note: Some old MPS OS support 1.1 version only.  1.4 Support MPS V ersion 1.4 . (Default V alue)  1.1 Support MPS Version 1.1. ` Console Redirect Enable this option to remote monitoring and controlling the BIOS by the clien[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 44 Figure 2-2: Chipset Configuration Chi pset Configuration      Chi pset Configuration ` ClkGen Spread Spectrum  Enabled Enable ClkGen Spread Spectrum  Disabled Disable this function. (Default V alue) ` Hyper Threading Hyper-Threading T echnology can provide an immediate performance boost in multi-ta[...]

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    BIOS Setup 45 AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Power Management Configuration [Setup Help] System After AC Back Last State PME Event Wake Up Enabled F1: Help KL : Select Item + -: Change V alues F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit IJ : Select Menu Enter: Select  Sub-Menu F10: Save&Exit Power M a nagement C[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 46 AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit PCI-X Configuration [Setup Help] Data Parity Error Recovery Enabled Relaxed Ordering Enabled F1: Help KL : Select Item + -: Change V alues F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit IJ : Select Menu Enter: Select  Sub-Menu F10: Save&Exit PCI-X Configu[...]

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    BIOS Setup 47 Peri pheral Configuration Figure 2-5: Peripheral Configuration      Peri pheral Configuration ` OnBoard IDE  Option: Both (Default V alue), Primary , Secondary , Disabled ` OnBoard FDC  Enabled Select “Enabled” to active Onboard Floppy Controller . (Default V alue)  Disabled Disable this function. AMI BIOS [...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 48 ` OnBoard Serial Port A This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial prot A.  3F8/COM1 En able onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 3F8/COM1. (Default value)  2F8/COM2 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 2F8/COM2.  3E8/COM3 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address t[...]

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    BIOS Setup 49 ` Parallel Port Mode This option specifies the parallel mode.  Normal The normal parallel pro is used.  Bi-Directional Use this setting to support bi-directional transfers on the parallel port.  EPP The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the enhanced Parallel Port ( EPP ) specifications. EPP uses the existi[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 50 ` OnBoard Gigabit LANs This option allows user to function onboard Gigabit LANs.  Enable Enables onboard Gigabit LANs. (Default V alue)  Disabled Disable this function. ` OnBoard SCSI This option allows user to function onboard SCSI controller.  Enable Enable onboard SCSI. (Default V alue)  Disabled Disable[...]

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    BIOS Setup 51 AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Hardware Configuration [Setup Help] Reset Case Open Status N o CPU Fan Fail Alarm Disabled CPU Voltage Fail Alarm Disabled CPU W arning T emperature Disabled Case Status Open  CPU0 Fan T emperature 38 0 C/100 0 F  CPU1 Fan T emperature 30 0 C/86 0 F  [...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 52      Hardware Monitor Configuration This section provides the system hardware health information to user for reference. ` Reset Case Open Status This function provides user to stop the case open warning beep. Once the case is opened, the system will rise waring alert.T o stop the beep, user is required t[...]

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    BIOS Setup 53 ` CPU 0 / 1 F A N This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current CPU 0/1 speed. ` System F AN 1 This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current system 1 fan speed. ` Power F AN 1/2 This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current power fan speed. ` Vcore/ VCC 1..8 / VCC 3 / VCC 2..5 / VCC / +12V / VBA [...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 54 Security Figure 3: Security AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit No] [Setup Help] Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Set User Password: [Enter] Password Check [Setup] F1: Help KL : Select Item + -: Change V alues F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit IJ : Select Menu Enter: Select  Sub-Me[...]

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    BIOS Setup 55      Set User Password Y ou can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen o assist you in creating a password. T ype the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The pass[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 56 Boot AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit [Setup Help] Boot Device Priority 1st Floppy: 1.44 MB 3 1/2 2nd CD/DVD: C-540E 3rd IDE-0: Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled F1: Help KL : Select Item + -: Change V alues F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit IJ : Select Menu Enter: Select  [...]

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    BIOS Setup 57 ` The Choice for 1st Boot Device: ,  Removable Device (Default V alue)  A T API CDROM  Hard Disk  Disabled. ` The Choice for 2nd Boot Device:  Removable Device  A T API CDROM (Default V alue)  Hard Disk  Disabled. ` The Choice for 3rd Boot Device:  Removable Device  A T API CDROM  Hard Disk  Disable[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 58 AMI BIOS NEW SETUP Utility - VERSION 3.31a Main Advanced Security Boot Exit [Setup Help] Exit Saving Changes [Enter] Exit Discarding Changes [Enter] Load Defaul Settings [Enter] Load Original V alues [Enter] F1: Help KL : Select Item + -: Change V alues F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit IJ : Select Menu Enter: Select  Su[...]

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    BIOS Setup 59      Exit Saving Cha nge s This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS. Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next tim[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR Motherboard 60 Revision History Chapter 4 T echnical Reference GA-8IPXDR-E System Block Diagram[...]

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    61 Appendix Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. (2) (3) (4) (1) (Note: Drive[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 62 (5) 6. Ready to install the program. Click "Install" to begin the installation. (6) Starting installation (7) 8. Wizard completed. Click "Finish". (8) Step 5. Note that user can select either T ypical or Custom Setup Types. T ypical setup type allows users to install basic connectivity and the adapt[...]

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    63 Appendix Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. (5) (1) (2) (3) (4) Appendix B: INF Update Installation (Driver [...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 64 Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. (1) (3) (2) 2.Click "Next". (4) 4. Select “Y es, [...]

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    65 Appendix Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. (1) (2) 1. Click "Adaptec SCSI Driver" item. 2. A n exploer window wi[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 66 Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. The Utilities item contains the utility of DirectX 9.0 , Adab[...]

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    67 Appendix Pi n Definition Pi n Definition 1 EMP Port ENABLE 36 POWER BUTTON OUT 2 5VSB 37 POWER BUTTON IN 3 SERIAL PORT 38 SYSTEM S5 4 SERIAL PORT 39 SERIAL PORT 5 SERIAL PORT 40 RESET BUTTON IN 6 SERIAL PORT 41 BUZZER STOP 7 POWER OK 42 GND 8 GND 43 CPU0 PRESENT 9 MAIN SMBUS DA T A 44 CPU0 THER TRIP- 10 MAIN SMBUS CLK 45 CPU1 PRESENT 1 1 MAIN SM[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 68 Acronyms Meaning ACPI A d vanced Configuration and Power Interface A P M Advanced Power Management A G P Accelerated Graphics Port A M R Audio Modem Riser A C R Advanced Communications Riser B B S BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System C P U Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semic[...]

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    69 Appendix L A N Local Area Network L B A Logical Block Addressing LE D Light Emitting Diode M H z Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface M T H Memory Translator Hub MP T Memory Protocol Translator N I C Network Interface Card O S Operating System O E M Original Equipment Manufacturer PA C PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T es[...]

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    GA-8IPXDR-E(C) Motherboard 70 T echnical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mf s. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration CPU Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card HDD CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse [...]