Contents
1 | Desktop Board Features |
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| Supported Operating Systems | 10 |
| Desktop Board Components | 11 |
| Processor | 13 |
| Main Memory | 14 |
| Intel® X58 Express Chipset | 15 |
| Audio Subsystem | 15 |
| LAN Subsystem | 16 |
| USB 2.0 Support | 17 |
| Serial ATA | 17 |
| Legacy I/O | 18 |
| Expandability | 18 |
| BIOS | 18 |
| Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration | 18 |
| PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration | 19 |
| Security Passwords | 19 |
| Hardware Management | 19 |
| Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control | 19 |
| Intel® Precision Cooling Technology | 20 |
| Chassis Intrusion | 20 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Onboard VR and CPU LEDs | 24 |
| Speaker | 25 |
| Battery | 25 |
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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 |
| Installing and Removing a Processor | 31 |
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