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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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 G33 Express Chipset..................................................................................14 
Intel G33 Graphics Subsystem......................................................................14 
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16 
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................16 
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17 
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................17 
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................18 
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18 
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18 
Expandability.....................................................................................................18 
BIOS................................................................................................................18 
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19 
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................19 
Security Passwords.....................................................................................19 
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................19 
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20 
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................20 
Power Management Features ...............................................................................20 
ACPI.........................................................................................................20 
Hardware Support ......................................................................................21 
Power Connectors ...............................................................................21 
Fan Headers .......................................................................................21 
LAN Wake Capabilities.................................................................................21 
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................21 
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................22 
Wake from USB ..................................................................................23 
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse..........................................................23 
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................23 
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................23 
ENERGY STAR* Qualified .............................................................................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