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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
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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1.3.1
Graphics Subsystem
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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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H77 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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1.5.3
USB
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1.5.4
SATA Interfaces
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1.6
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
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1.7
Legacy I/O Controller
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1.7.1
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
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1.8
Audio Subsystem
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1.8.1
Audio Subsystem Software
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1.8.2
Audio Subsystem Components
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1.9
LAN Subsystem
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1.9.1
Intel
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82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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1.9.2
LAN Subsystem Software
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1.9.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
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1.10 Hardware Management Subsystem
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1.10.1
Hardware Monitoring
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1.10.2
Fan Monitoring
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1.10.3
Chassis Intrusion and Detection
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1.10.4
Thermal Monitoring
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1.11 Power Management
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1.11.1 ACPI
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1.11.2
Hardware Support
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Technical Reference
2.1
Memory Resources
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2.1.1
Addressable Memory
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2.1.2
Memory Map
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2.2
Connectors and Headers
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2.2.1
Back Panel Connectors
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2.2.2
Component-side Connectors and Headers (Top)
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2.2.3
Component-side Connectors and Headers (Bottom)
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