Datasheet

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Contents

Revision History

Board Identification Information .................................................................. iii

Specification Changes or Clarifications .......................................................... iii

Errata ...................................................................................................... iii

Preface

Intended Audience ..................................................................................... v

What This Document Contains ..................................................................... v

Typographical Conventions ......................................................................... v

1 Product Description

1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 11

1.1.1 Feature Summary ................................................................. 11

1.1.2 Board Layout ........................................................................ 13

1.1.3 Block Diagram ...................................................................... 15

1.2 Legacy Considerations ....................................................................... 16

1.3 Online Support ................................................................................. 16

1.4 Processor ........................................................................................ 16

1.5 Intel

Q67 Express Chipset ................................................................ 17

1.6 System Memory ............................................................................... 17

1.6.1 Memory Configurations .......................................................... 18

1.7 Graphics Subsystem ......................................................................... 20

1.7.1 Integrated Graphics ............................................................... 20

1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics ....................................................... 20

1.8 USB ........................................................................................... 21

1.9 SATA Interfaces ............................................................................... 22

1.10 Legacy I/O Controller ........................................................................ 23

1.10.1 Serial Port ............................................................................ 23

1.11 Audio Subsystem .............................................................................. 24

1.11.1 Audio Subsystem Software ..................................................... 24

1.11.2 Audio Headers and Connectors ................................................ 24

1.12 LAN Subsystem ................................................................................ 26

1.12.1 Intel

82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller .............................. 26

1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software ....................................................... 26

1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 27

1.13 Real-Time Clock Subsystem ............................................................... 28

1.14 Thermal Monitoring ........................................................................... 29

1.15 Platform Management and Security ..................................................... 30

1.15.1 Hardware Management Subsystem .......................................... 30

1.15.2 Hardware Monitoring ............................................................. 30

1.15.3 Intel

vPro™ Technology ........................................................ 31