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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 ..................................................................... 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 LED Definitions ................................................................................ 28
2.6 Installing the Processor and Heat sink ............................................ 31
2.7 Thermal Interface Material .............................................................. 35
2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ...................................... 36
2.9 Installing the Memory ...................................................................... 38
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables .................................................................. 42
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards .................................................................. 43
2.12 Connecting External Devices ........................................................ 44
2.13 Installing the Power Supply ........................................................... 45
2.14 Finishing Up ................................................................................... 46
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 47
3.1 About the BIOS ................................................................................ 47
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................... 49
3.3 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 50
3.4 Intel RC Setup ................................................................................. 79
3.5 Server Management (reserved for BB) ......................................... 108
3.6 Security .......................................................................................... 111
3.7 Boot ............................................................................................... 113
3.8 Save & Exit .................................................................................... 115
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ........................................................................... 117
4.1 Flash Utility .................................................................................... 117
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) .......................................................... 118
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................ 125
Glossary ................................................................................................... 129
Technical Support .................................................................................. 135