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Contents
1Desktop Board Features
Operating System Support ..................................................................................10
Desktop Board Components.................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
System Memory.................................................................................................13
Graphics Support ...............................................................................................14
Integrated Graphics Subsystem ....................................................................14
External Graphics .......................................................................................15
Intel®NM10 Express Chipset ...............................................................................16
Onboard Audio Subsystem ..................................................................................16
Legacy Input/Output (I/O) Controller ....................................................................17
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................18
USB 2.0 Support................................................................................................19
SATA Interface ..................................................................................................19
Expandability.....................................................................................................19
BIOS................................................................................................................20
PCI/PCI Express Auto Configuration ..............................................................20
Security Passwords.....................................................................................20
Hardware Management Features ..........................................................................20
Power Management Features ...............................................................................21
ACPI.........................................................................................................21
Hardware Support ......................................................................................21
Battery.............................................................................................................23
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................23
2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................27
Prevent Power Supply Overload ....................................................................27
Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.................................................27
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................28
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ...........................................................29
Installing and Removing Memory..........................................................................30
Connecting SATA Drives......................................................................................31
Installing a PCI Express Mini Card ........................................................................32
Installing an Intel®Z-U130 USB Solid-State Drive or Compatible Device ....................34
Connecting to the Internal Headers ......................................................................35
Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header ...................................................36
Connecting to the Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers ..............................................36
Connecting to the S/PDIF Header..................................................................37
Connecting to the Piezoelectric Speaker Header ..............................................37
Connecting to the TPM Header......................................................................38
Connecting to the Front Panel Header............................................................38
Connecting to the Front Panel Wireless Activity LED Header..............................39
Connecting to the Serial Headers ..................................................................39
Connecting a System Fan....................................................................................40
Connecting a Power Supply .................................................................................41