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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
®
Q57 Express Chipset
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Main Memory
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Graphics Subsystem
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Integrated Graphics
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Digital Visual Interface Graphics
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VGA Graphics
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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 2.0 Support
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SATA Support
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SATA RAID
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Intel
®
Rapid Recover Technology (Intel
®
RRT)
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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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Hard Disk Drive Passwords
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Platform Management and Protection
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Intel
®
vPro™ Technology
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Intel
®
Active Management Technology (Intel
®
AMT)
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Intel
®
Virtualization Technology (Intel
®
VT)
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Intel
®
Trusted Execution Technology (Intel
®
TXT)
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Intel
®
Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel
®
VT-d)
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Intel
®
Remote PC Assist (Intel
®
RPAT) and Fast Call for Help
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
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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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2
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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