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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...................................................................18
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 19
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................20
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................21
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................22
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................23
2.5 LED Definitions................................................................................30
2.6 Installing the Processor and Heat sink............................................33
2.7 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................37
2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................38
2.9 Installing the Memory ......................................................................40
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables..................................................................43
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................44
2.12 Connecting External Devices ........................................................45
2.13 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................46
2.14 Finishing Up...................................................................................46
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 47
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................47
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................49
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................50
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................76
3.5 Security............................................................................................83
3.6 Server Management........................................................................84
3.7 Boot .................................................................................................89
3.8 Save & Exit......................................................................................91
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 93
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................93
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................94
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................ 101
Glossary................................................................................................... 105
Technical Support .................................................................................. 111
