Specifications

Contents

1 Product Description

1.1 Overview.......................................................................................... 9

1.1.1 Feature Summary .................................................................. 9

1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 11

1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 13

1.2 Legacy Considerations...................................................................... 14

1.3 Online Support................................................................................ 14

1.4 Processor ....................................................................................... 14

1.5 System Memory .............................................................................. 15

1.5.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 16

1.6 Intel

X58 Chipset........................................................................... 18

1.6.1 USB ................................................................................... 18

1.6.2 Serial ATA Interfaces ............................................................ 19

1.7 Real-Time Clock Subsystem .............................................................. 20

1.8 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 20

1.8.1 Consumer Infrared (CIR)....................................................... 20

1.9 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 21

1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 21

1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 22

1.10 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 23

1.10.1 Intel

82567L Gigabit Ethernet Controller ................................ 23

1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 24

1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 24

1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 25

1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 25

1.11.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 25

1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 25

1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 26

1.12 Power Management ......................................................................... 27

1.12.1 ACPI................................................................................... 27

1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 31

1.13 Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ..................................................... 36

2 Technical Reference

2.1 Memory Resources .......................................................................... 37

2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 37

2.1.2 Memory Map........................................................................ 39

2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 39

2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 40

2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 41

2.3 Jumper Block .................................................................................. 51