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Contents
Revision History
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
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1.1.3
Block Diagram
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1.2
Legacy Considerations
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1.3
Online Support
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1.4 Processor
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1.4.1
PCI Express x16 Graphics
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1.5
System Memory
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1.5.1
Memory Configurations
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1.6 Intel
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X79 Express Chipset
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1.6.1
USB
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1.6.2
SATA Interfaces
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1.7
Real-Time Clock Subsystem
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1.8
Legacy I/O Controller
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1.8.1
Consumer Infrared (CIR)
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1.9
Audio Subsystem
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1.9.1
Audio Subsystem Software
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1.9.2
Audio Subsystem Components
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1.10 LAN Subsystem
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1.10.1 Intel
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82579L and Intel
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82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
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1.10.2
LAN Subsystem Software
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1.10.3
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
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1.11 Bluetooth*/WiFi Module
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1.11.1
Bluetooth Technology
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1.11.2
WiFi 802.11 Wireless
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1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem
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1.12.1
Hardware Monitoring and Fan Control
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1.12.2
Fan Monitoring
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1.12.3
Chassis Intrusion and Detection
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1.12.4
Thermal Monitoring
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