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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 .................................................................. 27
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................... 29
2.1 Board Image ................................................................................... 30
2.2 Block Diagram ................................................................................ 32
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors .......................................... 33
2.4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................ 46
2.5 Thermal Interface Material ............................................................. 49
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ..................................... 50
2.7 Installing the Memory ..................................................................... 52
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................... 60
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards ................................................................... 61
2.10 Connecting External Devices ......................................................... 62
2.11 Installing the Power Supply ............................................................ 63
2.12 Finishing Up.................................................................................... 64
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 65
3.1 About the BIOS............................................................................... 65
3.2 Main Menu...................................................................................... 67
3.3 Advanced Menu.............................................................................. 68
3.4 Chipset Menu ................................................................................. 96
3.5 Boot .............................................................................................. 106
3.6 Security......................................................................................... 111
3.7 Server Management ..................................................................... 112
3.8 Event Logs.................................................................................... 115
3.9 Save & Exit ................................................................................... 116
Chapter 4: Diagnostics...........................................................................119
4.1 Flash Utility ................................................................................... 119
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ......................................................... 120
Appendix I: Fan and Temp Sensors .....................................................127
Appendix II: RAID OPROM Configuration ............................................131
Glossary...................................................................................................133
Technical Support ..................................................................................139