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Contents
Before you begin… ..............................................................................4
1.1 - Congratulations ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications................................................................................ 5
1.3 - Software Specifications ............................................................................... 14
1.4 - AST2300 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 ............................................................................... 31
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 34
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material........................................................................... 35
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 36
2.8 - Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 38
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 ........................................................................ 46
2.13 - Finishing Up .............................................................................................. 47
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 .............................................................................................. 77
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................... 91
3.9 - Security Menu.............................................................................................. 92
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu .................................................................................... 93
3.11 - Save & Exit Menu...................................................................................... 96
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ...................................................................... 99
4.1 - Flash Utility.................................................................................................. 99
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ...................................................................... 100
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors ................................................. 108
Glossary............................................................................................111
Technical Support............................................................................ 117