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Contents
Before you begin… ............................................................................ 4
1.1 - Congratulations .......................................................................................... 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications ............................................................................. 5
1.3 - Software Specifications ............................................................................ 11
1.4 - AST2150 User Guide ............................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Board Installation .......................................................... 12
2.1 - Board Image ............................................................................................. 13
2.2 - Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 15
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors..................................................... 19
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................ 30
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink .............................................................................. 33
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material ........................................................................ 34
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ................................................ 35
2.8 - Installing the Memory ............................................................................... 37
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables ............................................................................. 40
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards ........................................................................... 41
2.11 - Connecting External Devices ................................................................. 42
2.12- Installing the Power Supply ..................................................................... 44
2.13 - Finishing Up ........................................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ..................................................................... 46
3.1 - About the BIOS ........................................................................................ 46
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................ 46
3.3 - Getting Help ............................................................................................. 47
3.4 - In Case of Problems ................................................................................. 47
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ...................................................................................... 48
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu .............................................................................. 50
3.7 - Chipset Menu ........................................................................................... 75
3.8 - Boot Configuration .................................................................................... 83
3.9 - Security Menu .......................................................................................... 85
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu ................................................................................. 86
3.10.1 - System Event Log Sub-Menu .............................................................. 87
3.10.2 - BMC Network Configuration Sub-Menu ............................................... 88
3.11 - Event Logs ............................................................................................. 89
3.12 - Save & Exit Menu ................................................................................... 90
Chapter 4: Diagnostics .................................................................... 92
4.1 - Beep Codes .............................................................................................. 92
4.2 - Flash Utility ............................................................................................... 92
Glossary .......................................................................................... 101
Technical Support .......................................................................... 109