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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 ............................................................................... 11
1.4 - AST2050 User Guide .................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................13
2.1 - Board Image................................................................................................ 14
2.2 - Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 15
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors........................................................ 16
2.4 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 22
2.5 - Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 24
2.6 - Attaching Drive Cables ................................................................................ 26
2.7 - Installing Add-In Cards ................................................................................ 27
2.8 - Connecting External Devices ...................................................................... 28
2.9 - Installing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 29
2.10 - Finishing Up .............................................................................................. 30
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.......................................................................31
3.1 - About the BIOS............................................................................................ 31
3.2 - BIOS Menu Bar ........................................................................................... 31
3.3 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................... 32
3.4 - Getting Help ................................................................................................ 32
3.5 - In Case of Problems .................................................................................... 32
3.6 - BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 33
3.7 - BIOS Advanced Menu ................................................................................. 34
3.8 - PCI PnP Menu............................................................................................. 50
3.9 - Boot Menu ................................................................................................... 52
3.10 - Security Menu............................................................................................ 55
3.11 - Chipset Menu ............................................................................................ 56
3.12 - Exit Menu .................................................................................................. 59
Chapter 4: Diagnostics ...................................................................... 61
4.1 - Flash Utility.................................................................................................. 61
4.2 - AMIBIOS Post Code.................................................................................... 62
Appendix: How to Make a Driver Diskette........................................65
Glossary..............................................................................................67
Technical Support.............................................................................. 73