Contents
Before you begin… ............................................................................ 4
Chapter 1: Instruction........................................................................5
1.1 - Congratulations..........................................................................................5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications.............................................................................5
1.3 - Software Specifications..............................................................................7
1.4 - AST2050 User Guide .................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Board Installation............................................................ 9
2.1 - Board Image.............................................................................................10
2.2 - Block Diagram..........................................................................................11
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors.....................................................12
2.4 - Installing the Processor............................................................................18
2.5 - Heat sink Installation ................................................................................20
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................22
2.8 - Installing the Memory...............................................................................24
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables.............................................................................28
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards...........................................................................29
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................30
2.12 - Installing the Power Supply....................................................................31
2.13 - Finishing Up ...........................................................................................32
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.....................................................................33
3.1 - About the BIOS ........................................................................................33
3.2 - BIOS Menu Bar........................................................................................33
3.3 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................34
3.4 - Getting Help .............................................................................................34
3.5 - In Case of Problems.................................................................................34
3.6 - BIOS Main Menu......................................................................................35
3.7 - BIOS Advanced Menu..............................................................................36
3.8 - Boot Menu................................................................................................58
3.9 - Security Menu ..........................................................................................62
3.10 - Chipset Menu.........................................................................................63
3.11 - Exit Menu ...............................................................................................79
Chapter 4: Diagnostics....................................................................81
4.1 - Beep Codes..............................................................................................81
4.2 - Flash Utility...............................................................................................81
4.3 - AMIBIOS Post Code.................................................................................82
Glossary............................................................................................85
Technical Support............................................................................ 91
