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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
System Memory.................................................................................................13
Integrated Graphics Subsystem ...........................................................................14
Intel
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NM10 Express Chipset ...............................................................................14
Operating System Support ..................................................................................14
Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................14
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller....................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
SATA Interface ..................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................17
PCI Auto Configuration ................................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Power Management Features ...............................................................................18
ACPI.........................................................................................................18
Hardware Support ......................................................................................18
Battery.............................................................................................................21
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................21
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................23
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................25
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................25
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................25
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................26
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................27
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................28
Connecting SATA Drives......................................................................................29
Connecting to the Internal Headers ......................................................................30
Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header ...................................................31
Connecting to the Serial Port Header.............................................................31
Connecting to the Front Panel Header............................................................32
Connecting to the Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ..............................................32
Connecting a Chassis Fan....................................................................................33
Connecting a Power Supply .................................................................................34
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper .................................................................35
Clearing Passwords.....................................................................................36
Replacing the Battery .........................................................................................37
3 Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS with the Intel
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Express BIOS Update Utility.................................43
Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility.........................................44
Obtaining the BIOS Update File ....................................................................44
Using the Iflash Memory Update Utility ..........................................................44
Recovering the BIOS...................................................................................45