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Contents
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 11
1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................. 11
1.1.2 Board Layout ........................................................................ 13
1.1.3 Block Diagram ...................................................................... 15
1.2 Online Support ................................................................................. 16
1.3 Processor ........................................................................................ 16
1.3.1 Graphics Subsystem .............................................................. 17
1.4 System Memory ............................................................................... 19
1.4.1 Memory Configurations .......................................................... 20
1.5 Intel
®
H77 Express Chipset ................................................................ 22
1.5.1 Direct Media Interface (DMI) .................................................. 22
1.5.2 Display Interfaces ................................................................. 22
1.5.3 USB ..................................................................................... 25
1.5.4 SATA Interfaces .................................................................... 25
1.6 Real-Time Clock Subsystem ............................................................... 27
1.7 Legacy I/O Controller ........................................................................ 27
1.7.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) ........................................................ 27
1.8 Audio Subsystem .............................................................................. 28
1.8.1 Audio Subsystem Software ..................................................... 28
1.8.2 Audio Subsystem Components ................................................ 28
1.9 LAN Subsystem ................................................................................ 30
1.9.1 Intel
®
82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................ 30
1.9.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 31
1.9.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 31
1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem ..................................................... 32
1.10.1 Hardware Monitoring ............................................................. 32
1.10.2 Fan Monitoring ...................................................................... 32
1.10.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 32
1.10.4 Thermal Monitoring ............................................................... 33
1.11 Power Management .......................................................................... 34
1.11.1 ACPI .................................................................................... 34
1.11.2 Hardware Support ................................................................. 36
2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources ........................................................................... 41
2.1.1 Addressable Memory.............................................................. 41
2.1.2 Memory Map ......................................................................... 43
2.2 Connectors and Headers .................................................................... 43
2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors ........................................................... 44
2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................. 45