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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Intel
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P67 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
Graphics Support ...............................................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17
USB Support .....................................................................................................18
SATA Support....................................................................................................18
Expandability.....................................................................................................18
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................19
SATA Auto Configuration .............................................................................19
PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration.............................................................19
Security Passwords.....................................................................................20
Hardware Management .......................................................................................20
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20
Fan Monitoring ...........................................................................................20
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21
Power Management............................................................................................21
Software Support .......................................................................................21
ACPI..................................................................................................21
Hardware Support ......................................................................................21
Power Connectors ...............................................................................21
Fan Headers .......................................................................................22
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................22
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ........................................................23
Wake from USB ..................................................................................24
PCI Express WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support..........................................24
Wake from CIR ...................................................................................24
Speaker............................................................................................................24
Real-Time Clock Subsystem.................................................................................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
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................29
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................29
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................33