About this Manual 
Overview of Contents
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendix.
zChapter 1, Introduction, on page 21, describes the features of single core and dual core processors, standard compliances, mechanical data, ordering information, and product identification.
zChapter 2, Hardware Preparation and Installation, on page 31, describes the environmental and power requirements, installation prerequisites, processor cooler and memory module installation and removal procedures.
zChapter 3, Controls, LEDs, and Connectors, on page 45, describes the LEDs and connectors used on the motherboard.
zChapter 4, Functional Description, on page 57, describes the functionalities provided on the motherboard.
zChapter 5, Operation, on page 73, describes the boot process, setup utility, and POST codes.
zChapter 6, Operating System and Driver Support, on page 105, describes the supported Operating Systems and Drivers.
zAppendix A, Related Documentation, on page 107, lists the related documents.
Abbreviations
This document uses the following abbreviations:
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| ACPI | Advanced Configuration and Power Interface |
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| AHCI | Advanced Host Controller Interface |
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| AMI | American Megatrends Inc |
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| AMT | Active Management Technology |
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| AP | Application Processor |
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| APIC | Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller |
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| ASL | ACPI Source Language |
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