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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...............................................................................16
1.4 - AST2300 User Guide ..................................................................................16
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................17
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................18
2.2 - Block Diagram.............................................................................................19
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................20
2.4 - Installing the Processor...............................................................................34
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink .................................................................................37
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................................................................................45
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards..............................................................................46
2.11 - Connecting External Devices ....................................................................47
2.12 - Installing the Power Supply.......................................................................48
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 ..............................................................................................82
3.8 - Server Management....................................................................................96
3.9 - Boot Configuration.....................................................................................100
3.10 - Security Menu..........................................................................................102
3.11 - Save & Exit Menu....................................................................................103
Chapter 4: Diagnostics .................................................................... 105
4.1 Flash Utility................................................................................................105
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ......................................................................105
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors .................................................113
Glossary............................................................................................117
Technical Support............................................................................ 123