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Contents
Revision History
Disclaimer
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Board Identification Information
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Errata
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Preface
Intended Audience
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What This Document Contains
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Typographical Conventions
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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
Board Layout (Top)
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1.1.3
Board Layout (Bottom)
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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
®
QS77 Express Chipset
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1.5.1
Direct Media Interface (DMI)
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1.5.2
Display Interfaces
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1.6
Graphics Subsystem
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1.6.1
Integrated Graphics
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1.6.2
USB
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1.6.3
AHCI Mode
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1.7
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
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1.8
LAN Subsystem
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1.8.1
Intel
®
82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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1.8.2
LAN Subsystem Software
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1.8.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
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1.9
Hardware Management Subsystem
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1.9.1
Hardware Monitoring
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1.9.2
Fan Monitoring
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1.9.3
Thermal Solution
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1.10
Power Management
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1.10.1
ACPI
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1.10.2
Hardware Support
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1.11
Intel
®
Security and Manageability Technologies
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1.11.1
Intel
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vPro™ Technology
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1.11.2
Intel
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Small Business Technology
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