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2.11.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...................................................................................... 16
2.12 Intel® Virtualization Technology ........................................................................................................ 16
2.13 Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O ....................................................................... 17
2.14 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 17
2.14.1 ACPI ............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.14.2 Hardware Support ................................................................................................................. 20
2.15 Audio Subsystem Software .................................................................................................................. 21
2.15.1 HDMI Audio Subsystem Software ................................................................................... 21
2.15.2 Front Panel Audio Subsystem .......................................................................................... 21
2.16 Connectors, Headers, and Expansion .............................................................................................. 22
2.16.1 Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................................................... 23
2.16.2 Back Panel Connectors ....................................................................................................... 24
2.16.3 Baseboard Connectors ........................................................................................................ 25
2.16.4 Interior Chassis Connectors .............................................................................................. 26
2.17 NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Element Headers and Connectors .................................................. 27
2.17.1 Signal Tables for Headers and Connectors ................................................................ 28
2.18 Wireless Network Module..................................................................................................................... 31
2.19 Antenna Connectors ............................................................................................................................... 32
2.20 Internal Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 33
2.21 Add-in Card Limitations......................................................................................................................... 34
2.22 NUC 12 Extreme / Pro X Kit Dimensions ........................................................................................ 35
2.23 Thermal Considerations ........................................................................................................................ 39
2.24 Reliability ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
2.25 Environmental ........................................................................................................................................... 41
2.26 Shipping Considerations for System Integrators ........................................................................ 42
3 Overview of BIOS Features ................................................................................... 43
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 43
3.2 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) .............................................................................................. 43
3.3 Legacy USB Support ............................................................................................................................... 43
3.4 BIOS Updates ............................................................................................................................................. 44
3.4.1 Language Support ................................................................................................................. 44
3.4.2 BIOS Recovery ......................................................................................................................... 44
3.5 Boot Options .............................................................................................................................................. 46
3.5.1 Network Boot ........................................................................................................................... 46
3.5.2 Booting Without Attached Devices ................................................................................ 46
3.5.3 Boot Device Selection During POST .............................................................................. 46
3.5.4 Power Button Menu .............................................................................................................. 47
3.6 Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature .................................................................................. 48
3.7 BIOS Security Features .......................................................................................................................... 49
3.8 Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................... 50
3.8.1 BIOS Error Messages ............................................................................................................ 50