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Table of Contents
Check the box contents! 3
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Congratulations 5
1.2 Hardware Specifications 5
Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1 Board Image 8
2.2 Block Diagram 9
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors 10
2.4 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis 18
2.5 Installing the Processor(s) 19
2.6 Installing the Memory 22
2.7 Attaching Drive Cables 24
2.8 Installing Add-in Cards 25
2.9 Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules 26
2.10 Connecting External Devices 27
2.11 Installing the Power Supply 28
2.12 Finishing up 28
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 About the BIOS 29
3.2 BIOS Menu Bar 29
3.3 Setup Basics 30
3.4 Getting Help 30
3.5 In Case of Problems 30
3.6 BIOS Main Menu 31
3.7 Advanced Menu 32
3.8 PCI PnP Menu 52
3.9 Boot Menu 54
3.10 Security Menu 58
3.11 Chipset Menu 59
3.12 Exit Menu 63
Chapter 4: Diagnostics
4.1 Beep Codes 65
4.2 Flash Utility 65
4.3 AMI BIOS Post Code 66
Appendix: SMDC Information
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Glossary
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Technical Support
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