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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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 G41 Express Chipset .................................................................................14 
Intel
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 G41 Graphics Subsystem....................................................................15 
Intel
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 GMA X4500 Graphics Controller (Intel
®
 GMA X4500) .......................15 
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16 
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................17 
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17 
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................17 
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................18 
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18 
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18 
Expandability.....................................................................................................19 
BIOS................................................................................................................19 
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19 
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................19 
Security Passwords.....................................................................................20 
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................20 
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................21 
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21 
Power Management Features ...............................................................................21 
ACPI.........................................................................................................21 
Hardware Support ......................................................................................22 
Power Connectors ...............................................................................22 
Fan Headers .......................................................................................22 
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22 
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................23 
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................23 
Wake from USB ..................................................................................24 
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................24 
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................24 
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................24 
Speaker............................................................................................................24 
Battery.............................................................................................................24 
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................25 
2  Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27 
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28 
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28 
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28 
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................29 
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................30 
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................31