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Contents
Before you begin…....................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................ 5
1.1 Congratulations .................................................................................5
1.2 Hardware Specification......................................................................5
1.3 Software Specifications.....................................................................7
Chapter 2: Board Installation..................................................................... 9
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................10
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................11
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................12
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................13
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................25
2.6 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................29
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................30
2.8 Installing the Memory ......................................................................32
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................36
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................37
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................38
2.12 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................40
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................41
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................43
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................43
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................45
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................46
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................74
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................84
3.6 Security............................................................................................87
3.7 Server Management........................................................................88
3.8 Save & Exit......................................................................................90
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 93
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................93
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................94
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................101
Glossary................................................................................................... 105
Technical Support ..................................................................................111