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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
®
Z68 Express Chipset ............................................................... 21
1.6.1 Intel
®
RST........................................................................... 21
1.6.2 USB ................................................................................... 22
1.6.3 SATA Interfaces ................................................................... 23
1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 25
1.8 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 25
1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR)....................................................... 25
1.9 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 26
1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 26
1.9.2 Audio Subsystem Components ............................................... 26
1.10 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 28
1.10.1 Intel
®
82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller................................ 28
1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 29
1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 29
1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module (optional) ..................................................... 30
1.11.1 Bluetooth Technology (Module) .............................................. 30
1.11.2 WiFi 802.11 Wireless (Module) ............................................... 30
1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 31
1.12.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 31
1.12.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 31
1.12.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 31
1.12.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 32
1.13 Power Management ......................................................................... 33
1.13.1 ACPI................................................................................... 33
1.13.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 36
1.14 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ..................................................... 41
2 Technical Reference
2.1 Memory Resources .......................................................................... 43
2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 43
2.1.2 Memory Map........................................................................ 45
2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 45