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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................................................................... 7
1.4 - AST2050 User Guide...................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Board Installation ................................................. 9
2.1 - Board Image ................................................................................. 10
2.2 - Block Diagram .............................................................................. 11
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors ......................................... 12
2.4 - Installing the Processor................................................................. 17
2.5 - Thermal Interface Material ............................................................ 22
2.6 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis .................................... 23
2.7 - Installing the Memory.................................................................... 25
2.8 - Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................. 30
2.9 - Installing Add-In Cards.................................................................. 31
2.10 - Connecting External Devices...................................................... 32
2.11 - Installing the Power Supply......................................................... 33
2.12 - Finishing Up................................................................................ 34
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .......................................................... 35
3.1 - About the BIOS............................................................................. 35
3.2 - BIOS Main Menu........................................................................... 37
3.3 - BIOS Advanced Menu .................................................................. 38
3.4 - PCI/PnP Menu .............................................................................. 57
3.5 - Boot Menu .................................................................................... 58
3.6 - Security Menu............................................................................... 61
3.7 - Chipset Menu................................................................................ 63
3.8 - Exit Menu...................................................................................... 70
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ......................................................... 71
4.1 - Beep Codes .................................................................................. 71
4.2 - Flash Utility ................................................................................... 71
4.3 - AMIBIOS Post Code ..................................................................... 72
Glossary ................................................................................. 75
Technical Support ................................................................. 81
