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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.....................................................................9
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 11
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................12
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................14
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................15
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................16
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................26
2.6 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................30
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................31
2.8 Installing the Memory ......................................................................33
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................39
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................40
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................41
2.12 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................43
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................44
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 45
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................45
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................47
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................48
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................75
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................85
3.6 Security............................................................................................89
3.7 Server Management........................................................................94
3.8 Event Logs.......................................................................................97
3.9 Save & Exit......................................................................................98
Chapter 4: Diagnostics........................................................................... 101
4.1 Flash Utility....................................................................................101
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)..........................................................102
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................109
Glossary................................................................................................... 113
Technical Support ..................................................................................119