Intel Core 2 Duo Processor User Manual

Introduction
8 Development Kit User’s Manual
1 Introduction
This user’s manual describes the use of the Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo Processor and Intel
®
GM45 Express Chipset development kit with DDR3 SDRAM system memory. This
manual has been written for OEMs, system evaluators, and embedded system
developers. This document defines all jumpers, headers, LED functions, and their
locations on the development board, along with features of the board’s subsystems.
This manual assumes basic familiarity with installing and configuring hardware and
software in a personal computer system.
There are two development board options available as a part of this kit. The first
option uses DDR2 SDRAM memory. The DDR2 development board is referred to as
Pillar Rock. The second option uses DDR3 SDRAM memory. The DDR3 development
board is referred to as Silver Cascade. All other components and subsystems on the
boards are the same unless explicitly noted. This manual will cover the features and
details of the Silver Cascade development board.
For the latest information about the Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo processor and Intel
®
GM45
Express Chipset Development Kit, visit:
http://developer.intel.com/design/intarch/devkits/index.htm
For design documents related to the Intel
®
Core
TM
2 Duo processor and Intel
®
GM45
Express Chipset please visit:
Processor
: http://developer.intel.com/design/intarch/core2duo/tech_docs.htm
Chipset: http://www.intel.com/products/embedded/chipsets.htm
1.1 Content Overview
Chapter 1.0, “About This Manual” — This chapter contains a description of conventions
used in this manual. The last few sections explain how to obtain literature and contact
customer support.
Chapter 2.0, “Getting Started” — This chapter describes the contents of the
development kit. This chapter explains the basics steps necessary to get the board
running. This chapter also includes information on how to update the BIOS.
Chapter 3.0, “Development Board Features” — This chapter provides details on the
hardware features of the development board. It explains the Power Management and
Testability features.
Chapter 4.0, “Development Board Physical Reference” — This chapter provides a list of
major board components and connectors. It gives a descript ion of jumper settings
and functions. The chapter also explains the use of the programming headers.
Appendix A, “Add-In Cards” – This appendix contains information on add-in cards
available from Intel that can be used with the development board.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Specifications

General

Number of Cores	2
Manufacturing Process	65nm or 45nm (depending on model)
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes
L2 Cache	2MB, 4MB, or 6MB (depending on model)
Front Side Bus	1066 MHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35W - 65W (depending on model)
Socket Type	LGA775
Clock Speed	1.6 GHz - 3.33 GHz (depending on model)
Instruction Set	x86, x86-64
Virtualization Technology	Yes (depending on model)
Architecture	Intel Core Microarchitecture