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Introduction
USB Ports................................................................................ 39
Audio ..................................................................................... 41
I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 43
CD-in Internal Audio Connector ................................................. 43
S/PDIF Connector ..................................................................... 44
LVDS LCD Panel and LCD/Inverter Power Connector ..................... 45
Digital I/O Connector ................................................................ 47
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .................................................... 48
IDE Connector ......................................................................... 49
FDD Connector ........................................................................ 51
Cooling Fan Connectors ............................................................. 52
Chassis Instrusion Connector .................................................... 53
Power Connector ...................................................................... 54
Standby Power LED .................................................................. 55
Front Panel Connectors ............................................................. 56
Expansion Slots ....................................................................... 57
Battery ................................................................................... 58
CompactFlash Socket ................................................................ 59
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup .................................................................. 60
Overview .................................................................................... 60
Default Configuration .................................................................. 60
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................... 60
Legends ...................................................................................... 61
Main ........................................................................................... 62
Advanced ..............................................................................................................63
Chipset .................................................................................................................. 80
Boot .......................................................................................................................86
Security .................................................................................................................87
Save & Exit ........................................................................................................... 88
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................ 89
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 90
Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.................................................90
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ................................................... 91
Microfoft DirectX 9.0C ............................................................... 93
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .................................... 94
Intel Graphics Drivers ............................................................... 96
Intel Management Engine Drivers .............................................. 98
Intel Rapid Storage Drivers ..................................................... 100
Audio Drivers ......................................................................... 102
Intel LAN Drivers ................................................................... 103
Realtek LAN Drivers ............................................................... 105
F6 Floppy .............................................................................. 106
MyGuard Hardware Monitor ..................................................... 107
DFI Utility ............................................................................. 109
Intel Turbo Boost Monitor ........................................................ 112
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 ....................................................... 114