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Core
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2 Duo processor with the Mobile Intel
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945GME Express Chipset
May 2007 Manual
Order Number: 317443-001US 21
Getting Started—Intel
®
945GME Express Chipset
Note: Ensure that the processor has been locked into the socket by turning the socket screw
fully clockwise.
Note: For proper installation of the CPU thermal solution, please refer to Appendix A, “Heat
Sink Installation Instructions”
5. Connect a SATA or IDE hard disk drive.
6. Connect any additional storage devices to the evaluation board.
7. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Connect a PS/2-style or USB mouse and keyboard (see Figure 3 on page 38 for
connector locations).
Note: J1A1 (on the baseboard) is a stacked PS/2 connector. The bottom connector is for the
keyboard and the top is for the mouse.
8. Connect an Ethernet cable (optional).
9. Connect the monitor through the VGA connector.
10. Connect the power supply.
Connect an appropriate power supply to the evaluation board. Make sure the power
supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet (turned off). After connecting the
power supply board connectors, plug the power supply cord into an electrical
outlet.
11. Power up the board.
Power and Reset are implemented on the evaluation board through buttons located
on SW1C1and SW1C2, respectively. See Figure 5 on page 42 for switch locations.
Turn on the power to the monitor and evaluation board. Ensure that the fansink on
the processor is operating.
Note: Note that the power button may have to be pressed twice to turn the power on.
12. Install operating system and necessary drivers
Depending on the operating system chosen, all necessary drivers for components
included in this development kit can be found on the enclosed CD. Please see
Section 2.3 for information on obtaining updated drivers.
2.6 Configuring the BIOS
AMI* BIOS is pre-loaded on the evaluation board. The default BIOS settings may need
to be modified to enable/disable various features of the evaluation board. The setup
program can be used to modify BIOS settings and can be accessed during the Power On
Self Test (POST). Setup options are configured through a menu-driven user interface.
For AMI BIOS POST codes, visit:
http://www.ami.com
For BIOS Updates please contact your Intel Sales Representative.