Contents
Before you begin…....................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................5
1.1Congratulations .................................................................................5
1.2 S8230 Hardware Specifications ........................................................5
1.3 Software Specifications.....................................................................8
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 and Heat sink............................................24
2.5 Thermal Interface Material...............................................................27
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................28
2.7 Installing the Memory ......................................................................30
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................35
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards....................................................................36
2.10Connecting External Devices ........................................................37
2.11 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................38
2.12 Finishing Up...................................................................................39
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................40
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................40
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................42
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................43
3.4PCI/PnP Menu.................................................................................66
3.5Boot Menu .......................................................................................68
3.6Security Menu..................................................................................70
3.7Chipset Menu ..................................................................................72
3.8Exit Menu.........................................................................................80
Chapter 4: Diagnostics.............................................................................82
4.1 Beep Codes.....................................................................................82
4.2 Flash Utility......................................................................................82
4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code........................................................................83
Glossary.....................................................................................................86
