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Introduction
I/O Connectors ............................................................................ 42
CD-in Internal Audio Connector ................................................. 42
S/PDIF-out Connector ............................................................... 43
LVDS LCD Panel and LCD/Inverter Power Connector ..................... 44
Digital I/O Connector ................................................................ 46
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors .................................................... 47
IDE Connector ......................................................................... 48
Cooling Fan Connectors ............................................................. 50
Chassis Instrusion Connector .................................................... 51
Power Connectors .................................................................... 52
Standby Power LED .................................................................. 53
Front Panel Connectors ............................................................. 54
Expansion Slots ....................................................................... 55
Battery ................................................................................... 56
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup .................................................................. 57
Overview .................................................................................... 57
Default Configuration .................................................................. 57
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................... 57
Legends ...................................................................................... 58
Main ........................................................................................... 59
Advanced .............................................................................................................. 60
Chipset .................................................................................................................. 76
Boot ....................................................................................................................... 81
Security ................................................................................................................. 82
Save & Exit ........................................................................................................... 83
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................ 84
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................... 85
Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.................................................85
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ................................................... 86
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver .................................................... 88
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .................................... 90
Intel Graphics Drivers ............................................................... 92
Intel Management Engine Drivers .............................................. 94
Audio Drivers ........................................................................... 96
Intel LAN Drivers ..................................................................... 97
Realtek LAN Drivers ................................................................. 99
MyGuard Hardware Monitor ..................................................... 100
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 ....................................................... 102