Contents
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Desktop Board Features
Supported Operating Systems
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Desktop Board Components
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Processor
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Intel
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H61 Express Chipset
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Main Memory
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Graphics Subsystem
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Integrated Graphics
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Analog Display (VGA)
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PCI Express* x16 Graphics
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Audio Subsystem
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LAN Subsystem
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USB Support
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SATA Support
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Expandability
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Legacy I/O
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BIOS
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SATA Auto Configuration
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PCI*/PCI Express Auto Configuration
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BIOS Security Passwords
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support
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Fan Speed Control and Hardware Monitoring
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Power Management
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Software Support
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Hardware Support
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Onboard Speaker
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Real-Time Clock Subsystem
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Before You Begin
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Installation Precautions
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Prevent Power Supply Overload
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Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
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Installing the I/O Shield
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Installing and Removing the Desktop Board
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Installing and Removing a Processor
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Installing a Processor
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Installing a Processor Fan Heat Sink
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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable
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Removing the Processor
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Installing and Removing System Memory
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Installing DIMMs
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Removing DIMMs
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Installing and Removing PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards
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Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
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Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card
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Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables
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