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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
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Q67 Express Chipset .................................................................................15
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
Graphics Subsystem...........................................................................................16
Integrated Graphics ....................................................................................16
Digital Visual Interface.........................................................................16
PCI Express* x16 Graphics ..........................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17
USB Support .....................................................................................................18
SATA Support....................................................................................................18
SATA RAID ................................................................................................18
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Rapid Recover Technology ..................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................19
SATA Auto Configuration .............................................................................20
PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration.............................................................20
BIOS Security Passwords.............................................................................20
Hard Disk Drive Passwords...........................................................................21
Platform Management and Protection....................................................................23
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vPro™ Technology .............................................................................23
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Active Management Technology ...................................................23
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Virtualization Technology.............................................................26
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Trusted Execution Technology......................................................26
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Fast Call for Help........................................................................26
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) .............................................................27
Fan Speed Control and Hardware Monitoring ..................................................27
Power Management ....................................................................................27
Software Support ................................................................................28
Hardware Support ...............................................................................28
Onboard Speaker ...............................................................................................31
Real-Time Clock Subsystem.................................................................................31
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................33
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................34
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................34
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................34
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................35
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................36
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................37
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................37
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................41