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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.....................................................................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 LED Definitions................................................................................28
2.6 Installing the Processor and Heat sink............................................31
2.7 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................35
2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................36
2.9 Installing the Memory ......................................................................38
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables..................................................................42
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................43
2.12 Connecting External Devices ........................................................44
2.13 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................45
2.14 Finishing Up...................................................................................46
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 47
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................47
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................49
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................50
3.4 Intel RC Setup.................................................................................79
3.5 Server Management (reserved for BB) .........................................108
3.6 Security..........................................................................................111
3.7 Boot ...............................................................................................113
3.8 Save & Exit....................................................................................115
Chapter 4: Diagnostics........................................................................... 117
4.1 Flash Utility....................................................................................117
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)..........................................................118
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................ 125
Glossary................................................................................................... 129
Technical Support .................................................................................. 135
