I/O Connectors............................................................................ 42
CD-in Internal Audio Connector ................................................. 42
S/PDIF-out Connector............................................................... 43
LVDSLCDPanelandLCD/InverterPowerConnector..................... 44
Digital I/O Connector................................................................ 46
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .................................................... 47
IDE Connector ......................................................................... 48
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................. 50
Chassis Instrusion Connector .................................................... 51
Power Connectors .................................................................... 52
Standby Power LED .................................................................. 53
Front Panel Connectors ............................................................. 54
Expansion Slots ....................................................................... 55
Battery ................................................................................... 56
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup.................................................................. 57
Overview .................................................................................... 57
Default Configuration .................................................................. 57
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................... 57
Legends ...................................................................................... 58
Main ........................................................................................... 59
Advanced ..............................................................................................................60
Chipset .................................................................................................................. 76
Boot .......................................................................................................................81
Security .................................................................................................................82
Save & Exit ...........................................................................................................83
Updating the BIOS........................................................................ 84
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 85
Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.................................................85
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ................................................... 86
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver .................................................... 88
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .................................... 90
Intel Graphics Drivers............................................................... 92
Intel Management Engine Drivers .............................................. 94
Audio Drivers........................................................................... 96
Intel LAN Drivers ..................................................................... 97
Realtek LAN Drivers ................................................................. 99
MyGuard Hardware Monitor ..................................................... 100
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0....................................................... 102