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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................. 11
Desktop Board Components ................................................................................. 12
Processor .......................................................................................................... 14
Main Memory..................................................................................................... 15
Intel
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Z68 Express Chipset .................................................................................. 16
Intel
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Rapid Storage Technology .................................................................. 16
Intel
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Smart Response Technology ............................................................... 16
Audio Subsystem ............................................................................................... 16
LAN Subsystem ................................................................................................. 17
USB Support ..................................................................................................... 18
SATA Support .................................................................................................... 18
SATA RAID ................................................................................................ 19
Legacy I/O ........................................................................................................ 19
Expandability ..................................................................................................... 19
Bluetooth*/WiFi Support ..................................................................................... 20
Bluetooth Technology .................................................................................. 20
WiFi 802.11 Wireless ................................................................................... 20
BIOS ................................................................................................................ 21
Serial ATA Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 21
PCI* and PCI Express* Auto Configuration ..................................................... 21
Security Passwords ..................................................................................... 21
Back to BIOS Button ................................................................................... 22
Hardware Management ....................................................................................... 22
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control .................................................. 23
Chassis Intrusion ........................................................................................ 23
Power Management ............................................................................................ 23
Software Support ....................................................................................... 23
ACPI .................................................................................................. 23
Hardware Support ...................................................................................... 24
Power Connectors ............................................................................... 24
Fan Headers ....................................................................................... 24
LAN Wake Capabilities.......................................................................... 24
Instantly Available PC Technology .......................................................... 25
Standby Power Indicator LED ................................................................ 25
Wake from USB .................................................................................. 26
PME# Signal Wake-up Support .............................................................. 26
WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support ........................................................... 26
Wake from Consumer IR ...................................................................... 27
Wake from Serial Port .......................................................................... 27
Onboard Power and Reset Buttons ........................................................................ 27
Board Status LEDs ............................................................................................. 28
Speaker ............................................................................................................ 30
Battery ............................................................................................................. 30
Real-Time Clock ................................................................................................. 30