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Contents
Before you begin….................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................5
1.1 Congratulations ................................................................................. 5
1.2 Hardware Specification...................................................................... 5
1.3 Software Specifications ................................................................... 17
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 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................. 35
2.6 Thermal Interface Material .............................................................. 39
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ...................................... 40
2.8 Installing the Memory ...................................................................... 42
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables .................................................................... 46
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards .................................................................. 47
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................ 48
2.12 Installing the Power Supply ........................................................... 49
2.13 Finishing Up................................................................................... 50
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................51
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................ 51
3.2 Main Menu....................................................................................... 53
3.3 Advanced Menu............................................................................... 54
3.4 Chipset Menu .................................................................................. 78
3.5 Boot ................................................................................................. 86
3.6 Security............................................................................................ 90
3.7 Server Management ........................................................................ 91
3.8 Save & Exit ...................................................................................... 93
Chapter 4: Diagnostics.............................................................................95
4.1 Flash Utility ...................................................................................... 95
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ............................................................ 96
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................103
Glossary...................................................................................................107
Technical Support ..................................................................................113
