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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.....................................................................9
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 11
2.1 Board Image....................................................................................12
2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................13
2.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing......................................................14
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors...........................................15
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink.............................................25
2.6 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................29
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................30
2.8 Installing the Memory ......................................................................32
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................38
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards..................................................................39
2.11 Connecting External Devices ........................................................40
2.12 Installing the Power Supply...........................................................42
2.13 Finishing Up...................................................................................42
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................43
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................43
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................45
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................46
3.4 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................72
3.5 Boot .................................................................................................82
3.6 Security............................................................................................88
3.7 Server Management........................................................................93
3.8 Event Logs.......................................................................................96
3.9 Save & Exit......................................................................................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