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Contents
Before you begin… ...........................................................................4
1.1 - Congratulations ..........................................................................................5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications.............................................................................5
1.3 - Software Specifications ............................................................................11
1.4 - AST2150 User Guide ...............................................................................11
Chapter 2: Board Installation.........................................................12
2.1 - Board Image.............................................................................................13
2.2 - Block Diagram ..........................................................................................15
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors.....................................................19
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................30
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ..............................................................................33
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material........................................................................34
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................35
2.8 - Installing the Memory ...............................................................................37
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables .............................................................................40
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards ...........................................................................41
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................42
2.12- Installing the Power Supply .....................................................................44
2.13 - Finishing Up ...........................................................................................45
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup....................................................................46
3.1 - About the BIOS.........................................................................................46
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................46
3.3 - Getting Help .............................................................................................47
3.4 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................47
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................48
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu..............................................................................50
3.7 - Chipset Menu ...........................................................................................75
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................83
3.9 - Security Menu...........................................................................................85
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu .................................................................................86
3.10.1 - System Event Log Sub-Menu..............................................................87
3.10.2 - BMC Network Configuration Sub-Menu...............................................88
3.11 - Event Logs .............................................................................................89
3.12 - Save & Exit Menu...................................................................................90
Chapter 4: Diagnostics...................................................................92
4.1 - Beep Codes..............................................................................................92
4.2 - Flash Utility...............................................................................................92
Glossary.........................................................................................101
Technical Support.........................................................................109
