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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 ............................................................................... 14
1.4 - AST2150 User Guide .................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2: Board Installation............................................................15
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................ 16
2.2 - Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 17
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................ 18
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................... 33
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 36
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material........................................................................... 37
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 38
2.8 - Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 40
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................................ 43
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards .............................................................................. 44
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................... 45
2.12 - Installing the Power Supply ....................................................................... 47
2.13 - Finishing Up .............................................................................................. 48
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.......................................................................49
3.1 - About the BIOS............................................................................................ 49
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................... 49
3.3 - Getting Help ................................................................................................ 50
3.4 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 50
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 51
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu................................................................................. 53
3.7 - Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 84
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................... 92
3.9 - Security Menu.............................................................................................. 94
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu .................................................................................... 95
3.10.1 - System Event Log Sub-Menu................................................................. 96
3.10.2 - BMC Network Configuration Sub-Menu.................................................. 97
3.11 - Event Logs ................................................................................................ 98
3.12 - Save & Exit Menu...................................................................................... 99
Chapter 4: Diagnostics....................................................................101
4.1 - Flash Utility................................................................................................ 101
4.2 - AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ...................................................................... 102
Glossary............................................................................................113
Technical Support............................................................................119