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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
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H61 Express Chipset .................................................................................15
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
Graphics Subsystem...........................................................................................16
Integrated Graphics ....................................................................................16
Analog Display (VGA)...........................................................................16
High-Definition Multimedia Interface* (HDMI*)........................................16
PCI Express* x16 Graphics ..........................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................18
USB Support .....................................................................................................18
SATA Support....................................................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................19
SATA Auto Configuration .............................................................................20
PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration.............................................................20
BIOS Security Passwords.............................................................................20
Intel Manageability Technology.....................................................................21
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MEBX Reset Header....................................................................21
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support..................................................22
Fan Speed Control and Hardware Monitoring ..................................................22
Power Management ....................................................................................22
Software Support ................................................................................23
Hardware Support ...............................................................................23
Onboard Speaker ...............................................................................................26
Real-Time Clock Subsystem.................................................................................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
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................31
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................31
Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink..............................................................35
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................35
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................35
Installing and Removing System Memory ..............................................................36
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................37
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................39