Datasheet

Contents

1 Product Description .............................................................. 9

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

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

1.1.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 10

1.1.3 Block Diagram ..................................................................... 12

1.2 Legacy Considerations...................................................................... 13

1.3 Online Support................................................................................ 13

1.4 Processor ....................................................................................... 13

1.5 System Memory .............................................................................. 13

1.5.1 Memory Configurations ......................................................... 15

1.6 Intel

X58 Chipset........................................................................... 17

1.6.1 USB ................................................................................... 17

1.6.2 Serial ATA Interfaces ............................................................ 18

1.7 Real-Time Clock (RTC) Subsystem ..................................................... 19

1.8 Legacy I/O Controller....................................................................... 19

1.9 Audio Subsystem............................................................................. 20

1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................... 20

1.9.2 Audio Connectors and Headers ............................................... 20

1.9.3 8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem........................................... 21

1.10 LAN Subsystem............................................................................... 22

1.10.1 Intel

82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller.............................. 22

1.10.2 LAN Subsystem Software....................................................... 23

1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs .............................. 23

1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem .................................................... 24

1.11.1 Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control...................................... 24

1.11.2 Fan Monitoring..................................................................... 24

1.11.3 Chassis Intrusion and Detection.............................................. 24

1.11.4 Thermal Monitoring .............................................................. 25

1.12 Power Management ......................................................................... 26

1.12.1 ACPI 26

1.12.2 Hardware Support ................................................................ 30

1.12.3 ENERGY STAR* .................................................................... 34

2 Technical Reference............................................................ 35

2.1 Memory Resources .......................................................................... 35

2.1.1 Addressable Memory............................................................. 35

2.1.2 Memory Map........................................................................ 37

2.2 Connectors and Headers................................................................... 37

2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .......................................................... 38

2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers ................................ 39

2.3 Jumper Block .................................................................................. 48

2.4 Mechanical Considerations ................................................................ 50

2.4.1 Form Factor......................................................................... 50