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Contents

1 Desktop Board Features

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

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

Processor..........................................................................................................14

Main Memory.....................................................................................................15

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X38 Express Chipset..................................................................................15

Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16

LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16

USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17

Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18

Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18

Legacy I/O........................................................................................................18

Expandability.....................................................................................................18

BIOS................................................................................................................19

Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19

PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .......................................................19

Security Passwords.....................................................................................19

Hardware Management .......................................................................................20

Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20

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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................20

Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................20

Power Management............................................................................................21

Software Support .......................................................................................21

ACPI..................................................................................................21

Hardware Support ......................................................................................21

Power Connectors ...............................................................................21

Fan Headers .......................................................................................22

LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22

Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................22

+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................23

Wake from USB ..................................................................................24

PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................24

WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................24

ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................24

Onboard Power Button........................................................................................25

Onboard VR and CPU LEDs ..................................................................................26

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

Battery.............................................................................................................27

Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................27

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Before You Begin ...............................................................................................29

Installation Precautions.......................................................................................30

Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................30

Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................30

Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................31

Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................32