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Intel 6 SERIES CHIPSET - DATASHEET 01-2011

Intel 6 SERIES CHIPSET - DATASHEET 01-2011
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Signal Description
88 Datasheet
GNT1#/GPIO51
Boot BIOS Strap
bit 1
BBS1
Rising edge of
PWROK
This Signal has a weak internal pull-up.
Note: the internal pull-up is disabled after
PLTRST# deasserts.
This field determines the destination of accesses
to the BIOS memory range. Also controllable
using Boot BIOS Destination bit (Chipset Config
Registers: Offset 3410h:Bit 11). This strap is
used in conjunction with Boot BIOS Destination
Selection 0 strap.
NOTES:
1. If option 00 (LPC) is selected, BIOS may
still be placed on LPC, but all platforms
are required to have SPI flash connected
directly to the PCH's SPI bus with a valid
descriptor in order to boot.
2. Booting to PCI is intended for debut/
testing only. Boot BIOS Destination
Select to LPC/PCI by functional strap or
using Boot BIOS Destination Bit will not
affect SPI accesses initiated by Intel
®
ME
or Integrated GbE LAN.
3. PCI Boot BIOS destination is not
supported on Mobile
Table 2-27. Functional Strap Definitions (Sheet 2 of 5)
Signal Usage
When
Sampled
Comment
Bit11 Bit 10
Boot BIOS
Destination
01 Reserved
10 PCI
11 SPI
00 LPC

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