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Intel Q965 Express Chipset—Setting Up & Configuring the Development Kit
Intel
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Q965 Express Chipset
DM October 2007
33 Order Number: 315664-002US
4.2 Additional Hardware & Software Required
Before you set up and configure your evaluation board, you may want to gather some
additional hardware and software.
VGA or LCD Monitor
You can use any standard VGA or multi-resolution LCD monitor. The setup instructions
in this chapter assume that you are using a standard VGA monitor.
Keyboard
You will need a PS/2 style or USB keyboard.
Mouse
You will need a PS/2 style or USB mouse.
Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, and SATA or USB Optical Disk Drives
You can connect up to six SATA drives to the evaluation board. A floppy drive or
compact disc drive may be used to load the OS. No drives or cables are included in the
kit; the user must provide them as necessary. All the storage devices may be attached
to the board simultaneously.
Video Adapter
Integrated video is provided via the back panel of the system board. Alternately, users
can choose to use any standard external PCI Express* x16 graphics card or MEC. It is
user responsibility to install the appropriate drivers and correctly configure any
software for video adapters used. Check the BIOS for the proper video settings.
Power Supply
The evaluation board is recommended to power up using a standard desktop BTX/ATX
12 V Rev 2.2
power supply that support enhanced BTX system thermal performance. It
is recommended the power supply have a minimum of 500 W output and active PFC
(power factor correction). The power supply selected must also provide an auxiliary
2x2 12 V connector.
Other Devices and Adapters
The evaluation board functions much like a standard desktop computer motherboard.
Most PC-compatible peripherals can be attached and configured to work with the
evaluation board.
4.3 Setting Up the Evaluation Board
Once the hardware described in Section 4.2 is gathered, follow the steps below to set
up the evaluation board. This manual assumes you are familiar with the basic concepts
involved with installing and configuring hardware for a personal computer system.
Note: To locate items discussed in the procedure below, please refer to Chapter 3.0.
1. Create a safe work environment.
2. Make sure you are in a static-free environment before removing any components
from their anti-static packaging. The evaluation board is susceptible to electrostatic
discharge damage, and such damage may cause product failure or unpredictable
operation.
Inspect the contents of your kit.