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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 Legacy Considerations ....................................................................... 16
1.3 Online Support ................................................................................. 16
1.4 Processor ........................................................................................ 16
1.4.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics ....................................................... 17
1.5 System Memory ............................................................................... 17
1.5.1 Memory Configurations .......................................................... 19
1.6 Intel
®
X79 Express Chipset ................................................................ 21
1.6.1 USB ..................................................................................... 21
1.6.2 SATA Interfaces .................................................................... 21
1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem ............................................................... 23
1.8 Legacy I/O Controller ........................................................................ 23
1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR) ........................................................ 23
1.9 Audio Subsystem .............................................................................. 24
1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software ..................................................... 24
1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components ................................................ 24
1.10 LAN Subsystem ................................................................................ 26
1.10.1 Intel
®
82579L Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................. 26
1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 27
1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 27
1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem ..................................................... 28
1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ...................................... 28
1.11.2 Fan Monitoring ...................................................................... 28
1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection .............................................. 28
1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring ............................................................... 29
1.12 Power Management .......................................................................... 30
1.12.1 ACPI .................................................................................... 30
1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................. 33
1.13 Board Status LEDs ............................................................................ 37
1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ...................................................... 39
1.15 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) .......................................................... 40