Contents
Desktop Board Components ...............................................................................................11
Processor............................................................................................................................13
Main Memory ......................................................................................................................13
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975X Express Chipset ...............................................................................................14
Audio Subsystem ................................................................................................................14
LAN Subsystem ..................................................................................................................15
LAN Subsystem Software...........................................................................................15
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support..................................................................................................16
Enhanced IDE Interface ......................................................................................................17
Serial ATA...........................................................................................................................17
Expandability.......................................................................................................................17
BIOS ...................................................................................................................................17
Security Passwords ....................................................................................................18
Chassis Intrusion.................................................................................................................18
ACPI...........................................................................................................................19
Fan Connectors..........................................................................................................19
Resume on Ring.........................................................................................................20
Wake from USB..........................................................................................................20
PME# Wakeup Support ..............................................................................................20
Speaker...............................................................................................................................21
Battery.................................................................................................................................21
Real-Time Clock..................................................................................................................21
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................23
Installation Precautions .......................................................................................................24
Installing the I/O Shield .......................................................................................................25
Installing a Processor .................................................................................................27
Removing the Processor ............................................................................................30
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