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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
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................17
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................19
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................19
PCI Express* Auto Configuration...................................................................19
Security Passwords.....................................................................................20
Hardware Management .......................................................................................20
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20
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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................20
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21
Power Management............................................................................................21
Software Support .......................................................................................21
ACPI..................................................................................................21
Hardware Support ......................................................................................21
Power Connectors ...............................................................................21
Fan Headers .......................................................................................22
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................22
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................23
Wake from USB ..................................................................................24
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................24
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................24
Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................24
ENERGY STAR*, e-Standby, and EuP Compliance ............................................24
Onboard Power Button........................................................................................25
Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................26
Back to BIOS Button...........................................................................................27
Speaker............................................................................................................28
Battery.............................................................................................................28
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................28
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................29
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................30
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................30
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................30
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................31