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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...................................................................13
Chapter 2: Board Instruction...................................................................15
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................16
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................18
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................19
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................20
2.5 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................25
2.6 Installing the Memory ......................................................................27
2.7 Installing the M3227L8-X557-2C LAN Card (optional)....................29
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................30
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards....................................................................31
2.10 Connecting External Devices ........................................................32
2.11 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................34
2.12 Installing the Power Cable.............................................................35
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................36
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................37
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................37
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................39
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................40
3.4 Intel RC Setup.................................................................................69
3.5 Event Log ........................................................................................79
3.6 Security............................................................................................82
3.7 Boot .................................................................................................87
3.8 Save & Exit......................................................................................90
Chapter 4: Diagnostics.............................................................................93
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................93
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................94
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................101
Appendix II: COM Port Configuration for VGA Support .....................103
Glossary...................................................................................................107
Technical Support ..................................................................................113
