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Contents
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Product Description
1.1
Overview
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1.1.1
Feature Summary
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1.1.2
Manufacturing Options
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1.1.3
Board Layout
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1.1.4
Block Diagram
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1.2
Online Support
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1.3
Processor
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1.4
System Memory
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1.4.1
Memory Configurations
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1.5
Intel
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975X Chipset
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1.5.1
USB
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1.5.2
IDE Support
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1.5.3
Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery
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1.6
Discrete Serial ATA Interface (Optional)
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1.6.1
Serial ATA Controller
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1.6.2
External Serial ATA Support
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1.7
PCI Express Connectors
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1.8
IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional)
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1.9
Legacy I/O Controller
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1.9.1
Serial Port
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1.9.2
Parallel Port
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1.9.3
Diskette Drive Controller
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1.9.4
Keyboard and Mouse Interface
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1.10
Audio Subsystem
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1.10.1
Audio Subsystem Software
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1.10.2
Audio Connectors
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1.10.3
8-Channel (7.1) Audio Subsystem
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1.10.4
6-Channel (5.1) Audio Subsystem
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1.11
LAN Subsystem
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1.11.1
Intel
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82573E/82573L Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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1.11.2
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
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1.11.3
Alert Standard Format (ASF) Support
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1.11.4
Intel
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Active Management Technology (Optional)
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1.11.5
LAN Subsystem Software
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1.12
Hardware Management Subsystem
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1.12.1
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control ASIC
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1.12.2
Thermal Monitoring
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1.12.3
Fan Monitoring
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1.12.4
Chassis Intrusion and Detection
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