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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
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P55 Express Chipset..................................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
Bluetooth* Technology Support............................................................................17
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................18
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................18
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................20
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................20
PCI Express* Auto Configuration...................................................................20
Security Passwords.....................................................................................20
Hardware Management .......................................................................................21
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................21
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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................21
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21
Power Management............................................................................................22
Software Support .......................................................................................22
ACPI..................................................................................................22
Hardware Support ......................................................................................22
Power Connectors ...............................................................................22
Fan Headers .......................................................................................23
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................23
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................23
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................24
Wake from USB ..................................................................................25
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................25
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................25
Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................25
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP Compliance ............................................25
Onboard Power Button........................................................................................26
Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................27
Back to BIOS Button...........................................................................................28
Speaker............................................................................................................29
Battery.............................................................................................................29
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................29
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................31
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................32
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................32
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................32