Intel 317443-001US user manual Configuring the BIOS

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.

2.6Configuring 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.

	Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor with the Mobile Intel® 945GME Express Chipset
May 2007	Manual
Order Number: 317443-001US	21