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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
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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
®
Z68 Express Chipset
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1.6.1
Intel
®
RST
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1.6.2
USB
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1.6.3
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
®
82579V Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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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 (optional)
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1.11.1
Bluetooth Technology (Module)
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1.11.2
WiFi 802.11 Wireless (Module)
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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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1.13
Power Management
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1.13.1
ACPI
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1.13.2
Hardware Support
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1.14
Onboard Power and Reset Buttons
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2
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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