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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 ............................................................................12
1.4 - AST2150 User Guide ...............................................................................12
Chapter 2: Board Installation ......................................................... 13
2.1 - Board Image.............................................................................................14
2.2 - Block Diagram ..........................................................................................15
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................16
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 .............................................................................41
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards ...........................................................................42
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................43
2.12 - Installing the Power Supply ....................................................................45
2.13 - Finishing Up ...........................................................................................46
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ................................................................... 47
3.1 - About the BIOS ........................................................................................47
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................47
3.3 - Getting Help .............................................................................................48
3.4 - In Case of Problems.................................................................................48
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................49
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu..............................................................................51
3.7 - Chipset Menu ...........................................................................................65
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................70
3.9 - Security Menu ..........................................................................................71
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu.................................................................................72
3.10.1 - System Event Log Sub-Menu..............................................................73
3.10.2 - BMC Network Configuration Sub-Menu...............................................74
3.11 - System Event Log ..................................................................................75
3.12 - Save & Exit Menu...................................................................................76
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ................................................................... 79
4.1 - Beep Codes..............................................................................................79
4.2 - Flash Utility...............................................................................................79
4.3 - AMIBIOS Post Code.................................................................................79
Glossary........................................................................................... 86
Technical Support........................................................................... 92