Contents
1  | Desktop Board Features  | 
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  | Supported Operating Systems  | 10  | 
  | Desktop Board Components  | 11  | 
  | Processor  | 13  | 
  | Main Memory  | 14  | 
  | Intel® X48 Express Chipset  | 15  | 
  | Audio Subsystem  | 15  | 
  | LAN Subsystem  | 16  | 
  | USB 2.0 Support  | 17  | 
  | Enhanced IDE Interface  | 17  | 
  | Serial ATA  | 17  | 
  | Legacy I/O  | 17  | 
  | Expandability  | 18  | 
  | BIOS  | 18  | 
  | Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration  | 18  | 
  | PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration  | 18  | 
  | Security Passwords  | 18  | 
  | Hardware Management  | 19  | 
  | Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control  | 19  | 
  | Intel® Precision Cooling Technology  | 19  | 
  | Chassis Intrusion  | 19  | 
  | Power Management  | 20  | 
  | Software Support  | 20  | 
  | ACPI  | 20  | 
  | Hardware Support  | 20  | 
  | Power Connectors  | 20  | 
  | Fan Headers  | 21  | 
  | LAN Wake Capabilities  | 21  | 
  | Instantly Available PC Technology  | 21  | 
  | +5 V Standby Power Indicator  | 22  | 
  | Wake from USB  | 23  | 
  | PME# Signal   | 23  | 
  | WAKE# Signal   | 23  | 
  | ENERGY STAR* Capable  | 23  | 
  | Onboard Power Button  | 24  | 
  | Onboard VR and CPU LEDs  | 25  | 
  | Speaker  | 25  | 
  | Battery  | 26  | 
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2  | Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components  | 
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  | Before You Begin  | 27  | 
  | Installation Precautions  | 28  | 
  | Prevent Power Supply Overload  | 28  | 
  | Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements  | 28  | 
  | Installing the I/O Shield  | 29  | 
  | Installing and Removing the Desktop Board  | 30  | 
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