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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................12
Main Memory.....................................................................................................13
Intel® G41 Express Chipset .................................................................................14
Graphics Support........................................................................................14
Intel® GMA X4500 Graphics Controller....................................................14
DVI Support.......................................................................................14
Audio Subsystem...............................................................................................15
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller....................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................17
PCI* Auto Configuration ..............................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Management Features..........................................................................18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................18
Power Management Features...............................................................................19
ACPI.........................................................................................................19
Hardware Support ......................................................................................19
Power Connectors ...............................................................................19
Fan Headers.......................................................................................20
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................20
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................20
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED........................................................21
Wake from USB Support.......................................................................22
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
Wake From PS/2 Devices......................................................................22
Wake From Serial Devices ....................................................................22
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................22
Speaker............................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................22
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................22
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................23
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................24
Prevent Power Supply Overload....................................................................24
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................24
Installing the I/O Shield......................................................................................25
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board...........................................................26
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................27
Installing a Processor..................................................................................27
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink...........................................................31