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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory.....................................................................................................13
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G31 Express Chipset .................................................................................14
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................15
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 Auto Configuration ........................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control..........................................................18
Power Management............................................................................................18
ACPI.........................................................................................................19
Hardware Support ......................................................................................19
Power Connectors ...............................................................................19
Fan Headers .......................................................................................19
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................19
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................20
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................20
Wake from USB ..................................................................................21
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................22
Speaker............................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................22
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................22
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................23
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................24
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................24
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................24
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................25
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................26
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................27
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................27
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................30
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................31
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................32
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................32
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................33
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................35