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Chipsets & Platform Features Intel/AMD chipset lines, I/O maps, lane budgets, and feature matrices. AMD AM5 Socket AM5 boards, memory support, PCIe layout, and future‑proofing notes. AMD AM4 Socket AM4 ecosystem coverage, BIOS updates, and best‑value configurations. Intel LGA1700 Socket 12th–14th gen coverage: DDR4/DDR5 boards, power limits, and I/O layouts. BIOS & UEFI Firmware features, updates, profiles, and recovery/rollback procedures. VRMs & Power Delivery Phase counts, thermals, and how VRM quality impacts CPU boost behavior. PCIe Lanes & Slots x16/x8/x4 layouts, bifurcation, risers, and bandwidth planning for builds. M.2 Slots & Storage Number of slots, CPU vs chipset lanes, and heatspreaders for M.2 drives. Form Factors (ATX/mATX/ITX) Board sizes, case compatibility, and airflow/cable‑routing implications. Rear I/O & Internal Headers USB, audio, network ports, and front‑panel/ARGB headers on boards. Memory QVL & Support Vendor QVLs, DIMM population rules, and ensuring stable memory configs. Troubleshooting & POST Codes Beep/Q‑codes, BIOS recovery, and common boot issues during a fresh build.

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