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Contents
S8253............................................................................................................1
Before you begin…....................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................4
1.1 Congratulations .................................................................................4
1.2 Hardware Specifications....................................................................4
1.3 Software Specifications.....................................................................9
Chapter 2: Board Installation...................................................................10
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................11
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................12
2.3 Motherboard Mechanical Drawing...................................................13
2.4Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................14
2.5 LED Definitions................................................................................23
2.6Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................24
2.7Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................28
2.8Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis......................................29
2.9Installing the Memory ......................................................................31
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables..................................................................34
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................35
2.12 Connecting External Devices........................................................36
2.13 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................38
2.14 Finishing Up...................................................................................38
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.............................................................................39
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................39
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................41
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................43
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................95
3.5AMD CBS Menu..............................................................................99
3.6 Server Management......................................................................119
3.7Security..........................................................................................128
3.8Boot ...............................................................................................133
3.9Save & Exit....................................................................................136
Chapter 4: Diagnostics...........................................................................138
4.1 Flash Utility....................................................................................138
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)..........................................................139
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................146
Glossary...................................................................................................151
Technical Support ..................................................................................157