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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 10
Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 11
Processor.............................................................................................................................. 13
Main Memory ........................................................................................................................ 13
Intel
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955X Express Chipset................................................................................................. 14
Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................................................14
Input/Output (I/O) Controller..................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem ....................................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem Software ............................................................................................ 15
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................................ 16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................... 16
Enhanced IDE Interface........................................................................................................17
Serial ATA............................................................................................................................. 17
Expandability......................................................................................................................... 17
BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 17
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ................................................................... 18
Security Passwords...................................................................................................... 18
Chassis Intrusion................................................................................................................... 18
Power Management Features............................................................................................... 18
ACPI............................................................................................................................. 19
Fan Connectors............................................................................................................ 19
Fan Speed Control (Intel
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Precision Cooling Technology) .......................................... 19
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ................................................19
Resume on Ring .......................................................................................................... 20
Wake from USB ........................................................................................................... 20
Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse .............................................................................20
PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................................ 20
Speaker................................................................................................................................. 21
Battery................................................................................................................................... 21
Real-Time Clock....................................................................................................................21
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................. 23
Installation Precautions......................................................................................................... 24
Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................... 24
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance .......................................... 24
Chassis and Component Certifications ........................................................................ 25
Prevent Power Supply Overload ..................................................................................25
Place Battery Marking .................................................................................................. 25
Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................. 26
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................................... 26
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ......................................................................... 27