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Expansion Options
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One PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface
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Two PCI Express x1 slots
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One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot
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Six 7-pin SATA connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
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One PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector
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Eight USB 2.0 ports
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One D-sub (VGA) port
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One HDMI port (DVI port optional)
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One LAN port
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Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out
BIOS Firmware
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Power management
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Wake-up alarms
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CPU parameters
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CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many sys-
tem features including the following:
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in
the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
Introducing the Motherboard