TYAN S7053, User Manual

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Contents
Before you begin… ..............................................................................4
1.1 - Congratulations ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications................................................................................ 5
1.3 - Software Specifications ............................................................................... 14
1.4 - AST2300 User Guide .................................................................................. 14
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 ............................................................................... 29
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 32
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material........................................................................... 33
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 34
2.8 - Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 36
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................................ 41
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards .............................................................................. 42
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................... 43
2.12- Installing the Power Supply ........................................................................ 44
2.13 - Finishing Up .............................................................................................. 45
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.......................................................................47
3.1 - About the BIOS............................................................................................ 47
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................... 47
3.3 - Getting Help ................................................................................................ 48
3.4 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 48
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 49
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu ................................................................................. 51
3.7 - Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 73
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................... 85
3.9 - Security Menu.............................................................................................. 87
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu .................................................................................... 88
3.11 - Save & Exit Menu ...................................................................................... 91
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ......................................................................93
4.1 - Flash Utility.................................................................................................. 93
4.2 - AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ........................................................................ 94
Appendix: Fan and Temp Sensors ................................................. 101
Glossary............................................................................................ 105
Technical Support............................................................................ 111