A: Yes (e.g., Q6600, Q8400) – but check your CPU cooler clearance and power supply (OEM units are weak).
Documentation for the V1.0 board lists standard expansion for its Micro-ATX (or DTX) form factor: ECS G41T-R3 (V1.0A) manual - UserManuals.au g41tad v10 motherboard manual best
Page 19 (Power-on self-test).