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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems..............................................................................11
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................12
Processor..........................................................................................................14
Main Memory.....................................................................................................14
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975X Express Chipset................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................16
Input/Output (I/O) Controller ..............................................................................16
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................17
LAN Subsystem Software.............................................................................17
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs...........................................................................17
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ..................................................................................18
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................18
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................18
Expandability.....................................................................................................18
BIOS................................................................................................................19
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................19
PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration.......................................................19
Security Passwords.....................................................................................19
Chassis Intrusion ...............................................................................................20
Power Management Features ...............................................................................20
ACPI.........................................................................................................20
Fan Connectors ..........................................................................................20
Resume on Ring .........................................................................................22
Wake from USB..........................................................................................22
Wake from PS/2* Keyboard/Mouse ...............................................................22
PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................22
Onboard Power Button ................................................................................23
Speaker............................................................................................................23
Battery.............................................................................................................23
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................23
2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................26
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................26
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................26
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................27
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................28
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................30
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................30
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................33
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable................................................33
Removing the Processor ..............................................................................33
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................34
Installing DIMMs ........................................................................................36
Removing DIMMs........................................................................................38