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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

Manufacturing Options.......................................................................................................... 11

Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 11

Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 12

Processor..............................................................................................................................16

Main Memory ........................................................................................................................ 17

Intel

915G Express Chipset ................................................................................................ 18

Graphics Subsystem............................................................................................................. 19

Audio Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 19

Input/Output (I/O) Controller.................................................................................................. 20

LAN Subsystem (Optional).................................................................................................... 20

LAN Subsystem Software ............................................................................................ 20

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................................ 20

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ...................................................................................................21

Enhanced IDE Interface........................................................................................................ 22

Serial ATA............................................................................................................................. 22

Expandability......................................................................................................................... 22

BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 22

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 22

PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration .................................................................... 23

Security Passwords...................................................................................................... 23

Chassis Intrusion................................................................................................................... 23

Power Management Features............................................................................................... 23

ACPI............................................................................................................................. 23

Power Connectors........................................................................................................ 24

Fan Connectors............................................................................................................ 24

Fan Speed Control (Intel

Precision Cooling Technology) .......................................... 24

Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ................................................ 24

Resume on Ring .......................................................................................................... 25

Wake from USB ........................................................................................................... 26

Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................... 26

PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................................ 26

Speaker................................................................................................................................. 26

Battery................................................................................................................................... 26

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................................... 26

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin.................................................................................................................. 27

Installation Precautions......................................................................................................... 28

Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................... 28

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance .......................................... 28

Chassis and Component Certifications ........................................................................ 29

Prevent Power Supply Overload .................................................................................. 29

Place Battery Marking .................................................................................................. 29

Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................. 30

Installing the I/O Shield .........................................................................................................30