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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...................................................................13
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 15
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................16
2.2 Block Diagram ...............................................................................17
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................18
2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat sink............................................31
2.5 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................34
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................35
2.7 Installing the Memory ......................................................................37
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................43
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards....................................................................44
2.10 Connecting External Devices ........................................................45
2.11 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................46
2.12 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 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................72
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................85
3.6 Security............................................................................................87
3.7 Server Management........................................................................88
3.8 Event Logs.......................................................................................91
3.9 Save & Exit......................................................................................92
Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 95
4.1 Flash Utility......................................................................................95
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)............................................................96
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors........................................................103
Glossary................................................................................................... 107
Technical Support ..................................................................................113