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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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Main Memory
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Intel
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X58 Express Chipset
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Audio Subsystem
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LAN Subsystem
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USB 2.0 Support
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Serial ATA
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Legacy I/O
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Expandability
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BIOS
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Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration
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PCI and PCI Express* Auto Configuration
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Security Passwords
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Back to BIOS Button
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Hardware Management
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Hardware Monitoring and Fan Speed Control
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Intel
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Precision Cooling Technology
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Chassis Intrusion
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Power Management
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Software Support
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ACPI
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Hardware Support
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Power Connectors
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Fan Headers
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LAN Wake Capabilities
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Instantly Available PC Technology
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+5 V Standby Power Indicator
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Wake from USB
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PME# Signal Wake-up Support
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WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support
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Wake from Consumer IR
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Onboard Power and Reset Switches
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Diagnostic/Status LEDs
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Diagnostic LEDS
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CPU and VR Hot LEDs
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SATA Drive Activity LED
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Speaker
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Battery
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Real-Time Clock
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