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Introduction
USB Ports................................................................................ 39
Audio ..................................................................................... 41
I/O Connectors............................................................................ 43
CD-in Internal Audio Connector ................................................. 43
S/PDIF Connector..................................................................... 44
LVDS LCD Panel and LCD/Inverter Power Connector..................... 45
Digital I/O Connector................................................................ 47
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors.................................................... 48
IDE Connector ......................................................................... 49
FDD Connector ........................................................................ 51
Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................. 52
Chassis Instrusion Connector .................................................... 53
Power Connector...................................................................... 54
Standby Power LED.................................................................. 55
Front Panel Connectors............................................................. 56
Expansion Slots ....................................................................... 57
Battery ................................................................................... 58
CompactFlash Socket................................................................ 59
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup.................................................................. 60
Overview .................................................................................... 60
Default Configuration .................................................................. 60
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................... 60
Legends ...................................................................................... 61
Main ........................................................................................... 62
Advanced ..............................................................................................................63
Chipset .................................................................................................................. 80
Boot .......................................................................................................................86
Security .................................................................................................................87
Save & Exit ........................................................................................................... 88
Updating the BIOS........................................................................ 89
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 90
Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.................................................90
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5................................................... 91
Microfoft DirectX 9.0C............................................................... 93
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .................................... 94
Intel Graphics Drivers............................................................... 96
Intel Management Engine Drivers .............................................. 98
Intel Rapid Storage Drivers ..................................................... 100
Audio Drivers......................................................................... 102
Intel LAN Drivers ................................................................... 103
Realtek LAN Drivers ............................................................... 105
F6 Floppy.............................................................................. 106
MyGuard Hardware Monitor..................................................... 107
DFI Utility ............................................................................. 109
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor........................................................ 112
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3....................................................... 114