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Contents 
1  Desktop Board Features 
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10 
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11 
Processor..........................................................................................................13 
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14 
Intel
®
 G965 Express Chipset................................................................................15 
Intel G965 Graphics Subsystem....................................................................15 
Intel
®
 Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel
®
 GMA X3000) ...................15 
Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................16 
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................16 
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17 
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................17 
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................17 
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................18 
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18 
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18 
Expandability.....................................................................................................18 
BIOS................................................................................................................19 
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19 
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................19 
Security Passwords.....................................................................................19 
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................20 
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20 
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................20 
Power Management Features ...............................................................................21 
ACPI.........................................................................................................21 
Power Connectors.......................................................................................21 
Fan Headers ..............................................................................................21 
LAN Wake Capabilities.................................................................................22 
Instantly Available PC Technology.................................................................22 
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ...............................................................23 
Wake from USB..........................................................................................23 
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse .................................................................23 
PME# Signal Wake-up Support .....................................................................24 
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support...................................................................24 
Speaker............................................................................................................24 
Battery.............................................................................................................24 
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................24 
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