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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..................................................................27
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 29
2.1 Board Image...................................................................................30
2.2 Block Diagram................................................................................32
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors..........................................33
2.4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink............................................46
2.5 Thermal Interface Material .............................................................49
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis .....................................50
2.7 Installing the Memory .....................................................................52
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables...................................................................60
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards...................................................................61
2.10 Connecting External Devices.........................................................62
2.11 Installing the Power Supply............................................................63
2.12 Finishing Up....................................................................................64
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................65
3.1 About the BIOS...............................................................................65
3.2 Main Menu......................................................................................67
3.3 Advanced Menu..............................................................................68
3.4 Chipset Menu .................................................................................96
3.5 Boot ..............................................................................................106
3.6 Security.........................................................................................111
3.7 Server Management.....................................................................112
3.8 Event Logs....................................................................................115
3.9 Save & Exit...................................................................................116
Chapter 4: Diagnostics........................................................................... 119
4.1 Flash Utility...................................................................................119
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio).........................................................120
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................127
Appendix II: RAID OPROM Configuration ............................................ 131
Glossary................................................................................................... 133
Technical Support ..................................................................................139