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Contents
Before you begin…....................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................ 5
1.1 Congratulations .................................................................................5
1.2 Hardware Specifications....................................................................5
1.3 Software Specifications...................................................................14
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 15
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................16
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................17
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................18
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................19
2.5 LED Definitions................................................................................26
2.6 Installing the Processor and Heat sink............................................29
2.7 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................33
2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................34
2.9 Installing the Memory ......................................................................36
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables..................................................................39
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................40
2.12 Connecting External Devices ........................................................41
2.13 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................42
2.14 Finishing Up...................................................................................42
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 43
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................43
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................45
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................46
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................72
3.5 Security............................................................................................79
3.6 Server Management........................................................................80
3.7 Boot .................................................................................................85
3.8 Save & Exit......................................................................................87
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 89
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................89
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................90
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors.......................................................... 97
Glossary................................................................................................... 101
Technical Support .................................................................................. 107
