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1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................10
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14
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X48 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................18
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............................................................................................20
Software Support .......................................................................................20
ACPI..................................................................................................20
Hardware Support ......................................................................................20
Power Connectors ...............................................................................20
Fan Headers .......................................................................................21
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................21
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................21
+5 V Standby Power Indicator...............................................................22
Wake from USB ..................................................................................23
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................23
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................23
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................23
Onboard Power Button........................................................................................24
Onboard VR and CPU LEDs ..................................................................................25
Speaker............................................................................................................25
Battery.............................................................................................................26
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................26
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................27
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................28
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................28
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................28
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................29
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................30