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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...................................................................13
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 15
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................16
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................17
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................18
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................19
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................35
2.6 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................38
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis .......................................39
2.8 Installing the Memory ......................................................................41
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................47
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................48
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................49
2.12 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................50
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................51
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................53
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................53
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................55
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................56
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................82
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................91
3.6 Security............................................................................................92
3.7 Server Management........................................................................93
3.8 Event Logs.......................................................................................96
3.9 Save & Exit......................................................................................97
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 99
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................99
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)..........................................................100
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................107
Appendix II: RAID OPROM Configuration ............................................ 111
Glossary................................................................................................... 113
Technical Support ..................................................................................119