This document is the user manual for the GA-8EGXDR-EL Dual XeonTM Processor Motherboard, which introduces the features and layout of the motherboard, hardware installation process, BIOS setup, technical reference, etc.
This manual guides users through hardware installation of the GA-8EGXDR-EL Dual Xeon processor motherboard, covering CPU and memory installation, expansion cards, cable connections, and safety precautions. Detailed step‑by‑step procedures and diagrams help ensure correct assembly and avoid damage to delicate components.
The document also explains BIOS configuration options, power‑management features, on‑board peripherals such as Gigabit LAN, ATI Rage XL VGA, USB ports, and provides technical reference data, a block diagram, and appendices for driver installation and BIOS updates.
| Form Factor | 30.5 cm × 33 cm Extend ATX |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Dual socket 604 for Intel Xeon |
| Memory Slots | 4 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB DRAM (ECC Registered DDR2‑266) |
| On‑board LAN | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (GLAN1) |
| On‑board VGA | ATI Rage XL with 8 MB SDRAM |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 1.1 |
The motherboard provides four 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets.
It uses an Intel RC82540EM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet chipset.
From the Gigabyte Networking official website at http://networking.gigabyte.com.tw.