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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................15
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P67 Express Chipset..................................................................................16
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17
USB Support .....................................................................................................18
Serial ATA Support.............................................................................................18
Legacy I/O........................................................................................................18
Expandability.....................................................................................................18
BIOS................................................................................................................19
Serial ATA Auto Configuration.......................................................................19
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration .....................................................19
Security Passwords.....................................................................................19
Back to BIOS Button ...................................................................................20
Hardware Management .......................................................................................20
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................20
Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................21
Power Management............................................................................................21
Software Support .......................................................................................21
ACPI..................................................................................................21
Hardware Support ......................................................................................21
Power Connectors ...............................................................................21
Fan Headers .......................................................................................22
LAN Wake Capabilities..........................................................................22
Instantly Available PC Technology..........................................................22
Wake from USB ..................................................................................23
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................23
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ...........................................................23
Wake from Consumer IR ......................................................................23
Onboard Power and Reset Buttons........................................................................24
Processor and Voltage Regulator LEDs ..................................................................25
Diagnostic LEDs.................................................................................................26
Speaker............................................................................................................27
Battery.............................................................................................................27
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................27
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................29
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................30
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................30
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................30
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................31
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................32
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................33