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Contents
Before you begin… ..............................................................................4
1.1 - Congratulations ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications................................................................................ 5
1.3 - Software Specifications ............................................................................... 16
1.4 - AST2300 User Guide .................................................................................. 16
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................17
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................ 18
2.2 - Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 19
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................ 20
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................... 38
2.5 - Installing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 41
2.6 - Thermal Interface Material........................................................................... 42
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 43
2.8 - Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 45
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................................ 50
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards .............................................................................. 51
2.11 - Connecting External Devices .................................................................... 52
2.12- Installing the Power Supply ........................................................................ 54
2.13 - Finishing Up .............................................................................................. 55
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.......................................................................56
3.1 - About the BIOS............................................................................................ 56
3.2 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................... 56
3.3 - Getting Help ................................................................................................ 57
3.4 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 57
3.5 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 58
3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu ................................................................................. 60
3.7 - Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 81
3.8 - Boot Configuration....................................................................................... 95
3.9 - Security Menu.............................................................................................. 96
3.10 - Server Mgmt Menu .................................................................................... 97
3.11 - Save & Exit Menu.................................................................................... 100
Chapter 4: Diagnostics .................................................................... 102
4.1 - Flash Utility................................................................................................ 102
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio) ...................................................................... 103
Glossary............................................................................................116
Technical Support............................................................................ 122
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