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Contents
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Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................. 10
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................. 11
Processor ........................................................................................................... 13
Main Memory...................................................................................................... 13
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946GZ Express Chipset............................................................................... 14
Onboard Audio Subsystem ................................................................................... 14
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ............................................................................... 15
LAN Subsystem................................................................................................... 15
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................. 15
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................... 16
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................... 16
Enhanced IDE Interface ....................................................................................... 17
Serial ATA .......................................................................................................... 17
Expandability...................................................................................................... 17
BIOS ................................................................................................................. 17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ........................................................... 17
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ....................................................... 18
Security Passwords ...................................................................................... 18
Hardware Management Features ........................................................................... 18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ................................................... 18
Chassis Intrusion Detection........................................................................... 19
Power Management Features ................................................................................ 19
ACPI .......................................................................................................... 19
Power Connectors........................................................................................ 19
Fan Headers ............................................................................................... 20
LAN Wake Capabilities.................................................................................. 20
Instantly Available PC Technology.................................................................. 20
+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED ................................................................ 21
Wake from USB ........................................................................................... 21
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse.................................................................. 21
PME# Signal Wake-up Support...................................................................... 22
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ................................................................... 22
Speaker ............................................................................................................. 22
Battery .............................................................................................................. 22
Real-Time Clock .................................................................................................. 22
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin................................................................................................. 23
Installation Precautions........................................................................................ 24
Prevent Power Supply Overload..................................................................... 24
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ................................................. 24
Installing the I/O Shield ....................................................................................... 25
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board............................................................ 26