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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.....................................................................7
Chapter 2: Board Installation..................................................................... 9
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................10
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................11
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................12
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................13
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................21
2.6 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................25
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................26
2.8 Installing the Memory ......................................................................28
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................31
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................31
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................32
2.12 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................33
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................34
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 35
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................35
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................37
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................38
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................62
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................70
3.6 Security............................................................................................74
3.7 Server Management........................................................................75
3.8 Save & Exit......................................................................................77
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 79
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................79
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................80
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors ....................................................... 87
Glossary..................................................................................................... 89
Technical Support .................................................................................... 95