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Contents
1 Desktop Board Features
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................12
Main Memory.....................................................................................................13
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G41 Express Chipset .................................................................................14
Graphics Support........................................................................................14
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GMA X4500 Graphics Controller....................................................14
DVI Support .......................................................................................14
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS................................................................................................................17
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration...........................................................17
PCI* Auto Configuration ..............................................................................17
Security Passwords.....................................................................................18
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................18
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control ..................................................18
Power Management Features ...............................................................................19
ACPI.........................................................................................................19
Hardware Support ......................................................................................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 Support.......................................................................22
PME# Signal Wake-up Support..............................................................22
Wake From PS/2 Devices......................................................................22
Wake From Serial Devices ....................................................................22
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................22
Speaker............................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................22
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................22
2 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
Installing and Removing a Processor.....................................................................27
Installing a Processor ..................................................................................27
Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ...........................................................31