Contents
Before you begin… .................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................ 4
1.1 Congratulations ................................................................................. 4
1.2 Hardware Specifications .................................................................. 4
1.3 Software Specifications ..................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Board Installation ................................................................... 10
2.1 Board Image .................................................................................... 11
2.2 Block Diagram ................................................................................. 12
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors ........................................... 14
2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat sink ............................................ 20
2.5 Thermal Interface Material............................................................... 23
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ...................................... 24
2.7 Installing the Memory ...................................................................... 26
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables .................................................................... 32
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards .................................................................... 33
2.10 Connecting External Devices ........................................................ 34
2.11 Installing the Power Supply ........................................................... 35
2.12 Finishing Up ................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 38
3.1 About the BIOS ................................................................................ 38
3.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................... 40
3.3 Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 41
3.4 PCI/PnP Menu ................................................................................. 62
3.5 Boot Menu ....................................................................................... 64
3.6 Security Menu .................................................................................. 68
3.7 Chipset Menu .................................................................................. 69
3.8 Exit Menu ......................................................................................... 83
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ............................................................................. 85
4.1 Flash Utility ...................................................................................... 85
4.2 AMIBIOS Post Code ........................................................................ 86
Glossary ..................................................................................................... 89
Technical Support .................................................................................... 95