Contents
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Board Features .............................................................................9
Board Components.............................................................................................11
Processor..........................................................................................................13
Main Memory ....................................................................................................14
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X58 Express Chipset..................................................................................15
Audio Subsystem ...............................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem .................................................................................................16
USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................17
Serial ATA.........................................................................................................17
Legacy I/O ........................................................................................................17
Expandability.....................................................................................................17
BIOS ................................................................................................................18
Security Passwords .....................................................................................18
Hardware Management .......................................................................................19
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Chassis Intrusion........................................................................................19
Power Management ............................................................................................19
Software Support .......................................................................................20
ACPI..................................................................................................20
Hardware Support ......................................................................................20
Power Connectors ...............................................................................20
Fan Headers .......................................................................................20
Wake from USB ..................................................................................22
ENERGY STAR* Capable ..............................................................................23
Speaker............................................................................................................24
Battery .............................................................................................................24
Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................24
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................25
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