Product Guide
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Contents
1 Board Features .............................................................................9
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10
Board Components.............................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory ....................................................................................................14
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X58 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................18
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................18
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration.......................................................18
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Management .......................................................................................19
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................19
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Precision Cooling Technology .......................................................19
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................19
Power Management............................................................................................19
Software Support .......................................................................................20
ACPI..................................................................................................20
Hardware Support ......................................................................................20
Power Connectors ...............................................................................20
Fan Headers .......................................................................................20
LAN Wake Capabilities .........................................................................20
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................21
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................21
Wake from USB ..................................................................................22
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................23
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................23
Onboard VR and CPU LEDs ..................................................................................23
Speaker............................................................................................................24
Battery.............................................................................................................24
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................24
2 Installing and Replacing Workstation Board Components ...........25
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................26
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................26
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................26
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................27
Installing and Removing the Workstation Board......................................................28
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................29
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................29