KB and MS, Set up boot strap processor for Post

	Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and Intel Q35 Express Chipset—Setting Up and Configuring the
	Development Kit
08	Initialize CPU. The BAT test performed on KBC. Auto detection
	of KB and MS.
C0	Early CPU Init Start. Disable cache and init local APIC.
C1	Set up boot strap processor information.
C2	Set up boot strap processor for POST.
C5	Enumerate and set up application processors.
C6	Re-enable cache for boot strap processor.
C7	Early CPU Init Exit.
0A	Initialize 8042 compatible keyboard controller.
0B	Detect PS/2 mouse.
0C	Detect keyboard in KBC port.
0E	Test and initialization of different input devices. Uncompress all
	language, BIOS logo and Silent logo.
13	Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
11	Going to check pressing of <INS>, <END> key during power-
	on.
12	To init CMOS if “Init CMOS in every boot” is set or <END> key
	is pressed. Going to disable DMA and Interrupt controllers.
13	Video display is disabled and port-B is initialized. Chipset init
	about to begin.
24	Uncompress and initialize platform specific BIOS modules.
30	Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2A	Initialize different devices through Device Initialization Manager
	(DIM).
2C	Detect and initialize video adapter with optional ROM.
2E	Initialize all output devices.
31	Allocate memory for ADM module. Uncompress and initialize
	ADM module.
33	Initialize silent boot mode. Set window to display text
	information.
37	Display sign-on message, CPU information, setup message and
	OEM specific information.
38	Initialize different devices through DIM.
39	Initialize DMAC-1 and DMAC-2.
3A	Initialize RTC date/time.
3B	Test and display total memory in system.
3C	Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40	Detect peripheral devices.
50	Program memory hole or implementation specific adjustments
	to system memory.
52	Update CMOS memory size. Allocate memory for extended BIOS
	data area.

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor and Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit
User’s Manual	October 2007
34	Order Number: 318476001US

Q35 Express, Core 2 Duo specifications

The Intel Core 2 Duo is a line of dual-core processors that was introduced by Intel in 2006. It represented a significant advancement in semiconductor design, offering improved performance and efficiency over its predecessors. The Core 2 Duo processors were built on Intel's 65nm manufacturing process and later transitioned to a 45nm process, allowing for higher clock speeds and lower power consumption.

One of the main features of the Core 2 Duo is its dual-core architecture. This allows the processor to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, enhancing multitasking capabilities. It is equipped with features such as Intel's Smart Cache, which optimizes the efficiency of memory usage by allowing both cores to access the cache. The processors also support Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep technology, which dynamically adjusts voltage and frequency according to workload, contributing to energy savings.

In terms of performance, the Core 2 Duo is capable of delivering high processing power for a wide range of applications, from everyday computing tasks to more demanding workloads like multimedia editing. The architecture supports 64-bit processing, enabling the use of more than 4GB of RAM, a significant improvement for performance-intensive applications.

The Q35 Express chipset complemented the Core 2 Duo processors, offering enhanced graphics capabilities through Intel's GMA X3100 integrated graphics. This chipset supports various technologies, including Intel vPro, which provides manageability features for enterprise users and enhances security. The Q35 Express also facilitates support for Intel’s Active Management Technology, allowing IT departments to remotely manage computers, even when powered off.

Furthermore, the Q35 Express chipset supports numerous connectivity and expansion options. It includes support for Intel High Definition Audio, providing a high-quality audio experience, and offers multiple PCI Express lanes for graphics and other expansion cards. The chipset supports up to 8 USB ports and SATA interface for connecting storage devices, making it well-suited for both consumer and business applications.

Overall, the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, along with the Q35 Express chipset, provide a robust and reliable platform suitable for a variety of uses. Their combination of dual-core performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced graphics support ensures that they continue to be relevant for many users well beyond their initial launch.

Intel Core 2 Duo KB and MS, Early CPU Init Start. Disable cache and init local Apic, Dim

Models: Q35 Express Core 2 Duo

of KB and MS.

Early CPU Init Start. Disable cache and init local APIC.

Set up boot strap processor information.

Set up boot strap processor for POST.

Enumerate and set up application processors.

Re-enable cache for boot strap processor.

Early CPU Init Exit.

Initialize 8042 compatible keyboard controller.

Detect PS/2 mouse.

Detect keyboard in KBC port.

language, BIOS logo and Silent logo.

Early POST initialization of chipset registers.

Going to check pressing of <INS>, <END> key during power-

is pressed. Going to disable DMA and Interrupt controllers.

about to begin.

Uncompress and initialize platform specific BIOS modules.

Initialize System Management Interrupt.

(DIM).

Detect and initialize video adapter with optional ROM.

Initialize all output devices.

Allocate memory for ADM module. Uncompress and initialize

ADM module.

Initialize silent boot mode. Set window to display text

information.

OEM specific information.

Initialize different devices through DIM.

Initialize DMAC-1 and DMAC-2.

Initialize RTC date/time.

Test and display total memory in system.

Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.

Detect peripheral devices.

to system memory.

data area.

Q35 Express, Core 2 Duo specifications