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Gigabyte GA-2CEWH User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL
GA-2CEWH
AMD Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard
AMD Opteron
Socket 940 Dual Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1003
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Gigabyte GA-2CEWH Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory TypeDDR4 ECC Registered
Memory Slots16
M.2 Slots2 x M.2
Network10GbE
Video Outputs1 x D-Sub

Summary

Item Checklist

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Highlights the main specifications and capabilities of the GA-2CEWH motherboard.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

Step 5- Setup BIOS software

Guide to accessing and configuring the BIOS setup utility for system operation.

Step 6- Install supporting software tools

Instructions for installing essential drivers and utility software for optimal system performance.

Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan

Detailed instructions for mounting the CPU and its associated cooling solution.

Step 2: Install memory modules

Procedure for inserting and securing RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots.

Step 3: Install expansion cards

Guidance on installing PCI, PCIe, and PCI-X expansion cards into their respective slots.

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Instructions for connecting internal data cables, case wires, and power connectors.

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction

Identification and description of ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

Detailed pinout and function descriptions for various onboard internal connectors.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Main

Primary BIOS screen displaying system time, date, and basic hardware overview.

Advanced

Detailed configuration options for CPU, chipset, memory, and peripheral settings.

Security

Settings for system passwords, boot sector protection, and other security features.

Power

Options for managing system power states, ACPI features, and power failure recovery.

Boot

Configuration for boot device priority, boot behavior, and boot menu options.

Exit

Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting the setup utility.

Hardware Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds for system health.

BIOS Event Logging

Enables system error logging and provides access to DMI event logs for diagnostics.

Processor

Displays installed CPU information and allows configuration of multiprocessor specifications.

Hammer Configuration

Advanced settings for CPU HT-LINK frequency and memory error checking configurations.

Chipset

Configuration options for DRAM bank interleaving, memory interleaving, and ECC memory checking.

Diskette Controller

Enables or disables the floppy diskette controller and its automatic configuration settings.

ATA Controller

Configuration for P-ATA and SATA interfaces, including channel selection and SATA mode.

Integrated Network Interface

Enables/disables onboard LAN controllers and configures related options like ROM scan.

Integrated Audio

Enables or disables the onboard AC97 audio interface for sound functionality.

Integrated USB

Configuration for USB 1.1, USB 2.0 controllers, and legacy USB support.

Integrated 1394

Enables or disables the integrated 1394 (FireWire) controller.

I/O Device Configuration

Configuration settings for serial and parallel ports, including modes and addresses.

PCI Configuration

Settings for PCI and PCI-Express slots, including device enablement and latency timers.

Set Supervisor Password

Allows setting or changing the supervisor password for system access control.

Set User Password

Allows setting or changing the user password for limited system access.

Password on boot

Enforces password entry upon system startup for enhanced security.

Start From Floppy

Enables or disables the system's ability to boot from a floppy disk drive.

Start From IDE HDD

Enables or disables the system's ability to boot from an IDE hard disk drive.

Start From IDE CD-ROM

Enables or disables the system's ability to boot from an IDE CD-ROM drive.

BIOS Write Protect

Protects the BIOS from unauthorized modifications by enabling write protection.

Fixed disk boot sector

Provides virus protection for the hard disk's boot sector.

Write on flexible disk

Controls whether data can be written to flexible (floppy) disks.

Setup Prompt

Enables or disables the prompt to enter BIOS setup during system boot.

Cabinet Monitoring

Monitors the system housing for intrusion, providing chassis alert notifications.

ACPI Resume on PS/2 Device

Allows waking the system from ACPI S3 state using PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

ACPI S3

Enables the S3 ACPI power mode, saving system state to RAM for quick resume.

Wake On PME

Enables the system to wake up from a low-power state via specific PME events.

Power Failure Recovery

Sets system behavior (Power On, Off State, Last State) after AC power loss and restoration.

Power off via Keyboard

Allows the system to be shut down using the keyboard's power button.

Halt on POST Errors

Controls whether the system halts or attempts to continue booting upon Power-On Self-Test errors.

Fast Boot

Speeds up the system boot process by skipping certain initialization tests.

Quiet Boot

Minimizes the display of information during the system boot process.

F12 Boot Menu

Enables users to select an alternate boot device via an F12 menu during startup.

Boot Device Priority

Defines the sequence in which the system attempts to boot from available devices.

Exit Saving Changes

Exits BIOS setup and saves all current configuration changes to CMOS memory.

Exit Discarding Changes

Exits BIOS setup without saving any configuration changes made during the session.

Load Settup Default

Restores all BIOS setup items to their original factory default values.

Load Previous Values

Loads the previously saved BIOS configuration values from CMOS memory.

Save Changes

Saves current setup data to CMOS and exits the BIOS utility.

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Block Diagram

Visual representation of the motherboard's functional blocks and component interconnections.

Chapter 5 Application Driver Installation

NVDIA Chipset Driver Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing NVIDIA chipset drivers from the included CD.

Broadcom LAN Driver Installation

Instructions for installing the Broadcom network adapter drivers from the provided CD.

Realtek AC97 Driver Installation

Guide to installing the Realtek AC97 audio drivers from the provided CD.

AMD System Interrupt Controller Driver Installation

Procedure for installing the AMD System Interrupt Controller driver via Device Manager.

DirectX 9.0 Driver Installation

Steps to install DirectX 9.0, crucial for multimedia and gaming performance.

Chapter 6 Appendix

Appendix : Acronyms

Glossary of technical terms and acronyms used throughout the manual for reference.

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