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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14
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P55 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................15
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................16
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................17
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................17
PCI Express* Auto Configuration...................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Management .......................................................................................18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................18
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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................18
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................19
Power Management............................................................................................19
Software Support .......................................................................................19
ACPI..................................................................................................19
Hardware Support ......................................................................................19
Power Connectors ...............................................................................19
Fan Headers .......................................................................................20
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................20
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................20
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................21
Wake from USB ..................................................................................22
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................22
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP Compliance ............................................22
Speaker............................................................................................................23
Battery.............................................................................................................23
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................23
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................26
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................26
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................26
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................27
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................28
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................29
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................29
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................34