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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
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Z68 Express Chipset..................................................................................16
Intel
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RST.................................................................................................16
Intel
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RRT..........................................................................................16
Intel
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Smart Response Technology ........................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................18
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................19
USB Support .....................................................................................................20
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................20
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................20
Expandability.....................................................................................................20
Bluetooth*/WiFi Support .....................................................................................21
Bluetooth Technology..................................................................................21
WiFi 802.11 Wireless...................................................................................21
BIOS................................................................................................................22
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................22
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................22
Security Passwords.....................................................................................22
Back to BIOS Button ...................................................................................23
Hardware Management .......................................................................................23
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................24
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................24
Power Management............................................................................................24
Software Support .......................................................................................24
ACPI..................................................................................................24
Hardware Support ......................................................................................25
Power Connectors ...............................................................................25
Fan Headers .......................................................................................25
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................25
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................26
Wake from USB ..................................................................................26
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................26
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................26
Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................26
Onboard Power and Reset Buttons........................................................................27
Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................28
Board Status LEDs .............................................................................................29
Speaker............................................................................................................30
Battery.............................................................................................................30
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................30