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Contents 
1  Desktop Board Features 
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 10 
Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 11 
Processor.............................................................................................................................. 13 
Main Memory ........................................................................................................................ 14 
Intel
®
 945PL Express Chipset............................................................................................... 15 
Graphics Subsystem.............................................................................................................15 
Audio Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 15 
Input/Output (I/O) Controller..................................................................................................16 
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................................... 16 
LAN Subsystem Software ............................................................................................ 16 
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................................ 16 
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................... 17 
Enhanced IDE Interface........................................................................................................ 17 
Serial ATA............................................................................................................................. 17 
Expandability.........................................................................................................................17 
BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 18 
Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 18 
PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration ....................................................................18 
Security Passwords...................................................................................................... 18 
Chassis Intrusion................................................................................................................... 19 
Power Management Features............................................................................................... 19 
ACPI............................................................................................................................. 19 
Power Connectors........................................................................................................ 19 
Fan Connectors............................................................................................................ 19 
Fan Speed Control (Intel
®
 Precision Cooling Technology) .......................................... 19 
Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ................................................20 
Wake from USB ........................................................................................................... 21 
Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................... 21 
PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................................ 21 
Speaker................................................................................................................................. 21 
Battery................................................................................................................................... 21 
Real-Time Clock....................................................................................................................21 
2  Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................. 23 
Installation Precautions......................................................................................................... 24 
Installation Instructions..........................................................................................................24 
Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance .......................................... 24 
Chassis and Component Certifications ........................................................................ 25 
Prevent Power Supply Overload ..................................................................................25 
Place Battery Marking .................................................................................................. 25 
Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................................... 26 
Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ......................................................................... 27 










