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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 ............................................................................... 16
1.4 - AST1300/2300 User Guide ......................................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................17
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................ 18
2.2 - Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 19
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................ 20
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................... 34
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 38
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 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................... 51
3.3 - Getting Help ................................................................................................ 52
3.4 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 52
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 53
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu ................................................................................. 55
3.7 - Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 79
3.8 - Server Management .................................................................................... 96
3.9 - Boot Configuration..................................................................................... 100
3.10 - Security Menu.......................................................................................... 101
3.11 - Save & Exit Menu .................................................................................... 102
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ....................................................................105
4.1 - Flash Utility................................................................................................ 105
4.2 - AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ...................................................................... 106
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors .................................................113
Glossary............................................................................................ 117
Technical Support............................................................................ 123
