Biostar

Yes, Hi-Fi A88S3+ will support CIR power on (wake up from S5) function.

Please use Biostar CIR/remote control accessory for best hardware support.

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/BIO-Remote/index.htm

When use latest Ubuntu 14.04 version with AC97 audio front cable, system will automatically detect it can set to AC97 audio ouput. No need to manually adjust setting.

Intel SBA ( Small Business Advantage) utility will only work with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU.

Pentium and Celeron Gxxx series CPU will not be supported due to Intel's specification limitation.

Yes, H81MDC will support Intel i7-4790 CPU. Motherboard will support this 84W CPU without problem.

By Intel specification, J1800 and J1900 Baytrail chipset will not support SODIMM in different size or specification.

Otherwise it might cause system unable to boot.

J1800NH2 motherboard's  HDMI® port is version 1.4.

Ubuntu 13.04 or higher version will support Hi-Fi Z97WE motherboard.

Please update the firmware for the SATA controller to version 3.7.

It will help for resolve the conflict problem.

http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php/downloads/Drivers/Asmedia/Chipsets/ASM-106x-Sata-6G-Controller/Firmwares/

Due to this motherboard chipset does not support IOMMU, it will not be able to support VMWARE ESXi function.

Yes, G41D3C will support SSD hard drive. No need BIOS setting for it, just like use regulard hard drive.