This manual introduces the features of GA-8EGXDR motherboard and the hardware installation process, and describes in detail the interfaces and installation methods of CPU, memory and expansion cards, as well as BIOS setup methods.
This manual covers the GA-8EGXDR Dual Xeon processor motherboard, detailing its layout, hardware installation procedures, and BIOS configuration. It includes safety precautions, step‑by‑step CPU, memory, and expansion card installation, as well as connector and jumper settings.
Additional sections provide a block diagram, technical reference data, and appendices with driver CD usage, BIOS update instructions, and a list of acronyms used throughout the document.
| Form Factor | Extend ATX size |
|---|---|
| CPU Sockets | Dual socket 603 for Intel Xeon processors |
| Northbridge Chipset | Serverworks CMIC‑SL |
| Southbridge Chipset | Serverworks CSB6 |
| On‑Board VGA | ATI Rage XL with 8 MB SDRAM |
| USB Ports | 4 (2 rear, 2 front) |
It has two socket 603 connectors for Intel Xeon processors.
The board supports four 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets for ECC Registered DDR200 memory, up to 4 GB total, using 2.5 V DDR modules.
Download the latest BIOS from Gigabyte’s official website and follow the update procedure described in the appendix.
Four USB ports are available – two on the rear panel and two on the front panel.