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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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946GZ Express Chipset...............................................................................15
Onboard Audio Subsystem ...................................................................................15
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ............................................................................... 16
LAN Subsystem...................................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................. 16
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ...........................................................................17
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ...................................................................................17
Enhanced IDE Interface ....................................................................................... 18
Serial ATA ..........................................................................................................18
Expandability......................................................................................................18
BIOS .................................................................................................................18
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ...........................................................18
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ....................................................... 19
Security Passwords ......................................................................................19
Hardware Management Features ...........................................................................19
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control................................................... 19
Chassis Intrusion Detection...........................................................................20
Power Management Features ................................................................................ 20
ACPI ..........................................................................................................20
Power Connectors........................................................................................20
Fan Headers ............................................................................................... 21
LAN Wake Capabilities..................................................................................21
Instantly Available PC Technology.................................................................. 21
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ................................................................ 22
Wake from USB........................................................................................... 22
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..................................................................23
PME# Signal Wake-up Support...................................................................... 23
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...................................................................23
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...................................................................... 30
Installing a Processor ................................................................................... 30
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink............................................................ 33