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Contents
Before you begin… ..............................................................................4
1.1 - Congratulations ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications................................................................................5
1.3 - Software Specifications ................................................................................. 9
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................11
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................ 12
2.2 - Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 13
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................ 14
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 ........................................................................ 47
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 .............................................................................................. 80
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................... 92
3.9 - Security Menu.............................................................................................. 94
3.10 - Save & Exit Menu...................................................................................... 95
3.11 - Event Logs ................................................................................................ 97
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ...................................................................... 99
4.1 - Flash Utility.................................................................................................. 99
4.2 - AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ...................................................................... 100
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors ................................................. 107
Glossary............................................................................................111
Technical Support............................................................................117