Intel
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EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel
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QuickAssist Technology— Contents
Development Kit User’s Guide October 2008
4 Order Number: 320067-002US
4.10 Electrical Considerations.....................................................................................47
4.10.1 DC Loading............................................................................................47
4.10.2 PCI Express Add-in Connector Considerations.............................................47
4.10.3 Fan Connector Current Capability..............................................................48
4.11 Thermal Considerations ......................................................................................48
5.0 Pre-boot Firmware...................................................................................................49
5.1 Introduction......................................................................................................49
5.2 Pre-boot Firmware Boot Flow...............................................................................49
5.3 Pre-boot Firmware Features ................................................................................49
5.3.1 Pre-boot Firmware Setup Menu.................................................................49
5.4 Serial Console Redirection...................................................................................50
5.4.1 Default Settings......................................................................................50
5.5 PXE Boot Support ..............................................................................................51
5.6 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)...................................................................51
5.7 Legacy USB Support...........................................................................................51
5.8 Pre-boot Firmware Recovery and Updates .............................................................51
5.8.1 Updating Pre-boot Firmware.....................................................................52
5.8.2 AMI’s Aptio* Flash Update Utility (AFUEFI) .................................................52
5.9 Boot Options.....................................................................................................53
5.9.1 Changing the Boot Device........................................................................53
5.9.2 Booting without Attached Devices .............................................................54
5.10 Security Features...............................................................................................54
5.11 Clearing CMOS ..................................................................................................54
6.0 Platform Setup.........................................................................................................56
6.1 Setting up the Platform ......................................................................................56
6.1.1 Safety...................................................................................................57
6.1.2 Connecting the SATA Cables.....................................................................58
6.1.3 Installing Memory...................................................................................59
6.1.4 Connecting the Processor Heatsink and Fan................................................60
6.1.5 Installing the PCI Express Video Card ........................................................61
6.1.6 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .........................................................62
6.1.7 Connecting the Serial Cable for Console Redirection ....................................62
6.1.8 Connecting the CAN Interface Cables (optional) ..........................................62
6.1.9 Connecting the DVD-ROM Drive and GbE Ethernet Port................................63
6.1.10 Connecting the Power Cables ...................................................................63
6.1.11 Stand-alone Target Platform ....................................................................64
6.1.12 Powering Up the System..........................................................................65
6.1.13 Connecting Mezzanine Cards (optional)......................................................66
7.0 Error Messages and Beep Codes...............................................................................68
7.1 Pre-boot Firmware Beep Codes............................................................................68
7.2 Pre-boot Firmware Error Messages.......................................................................68
7.3 Debugging the EFI .............................................................................................68
8.0 Socketed Intel
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EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel
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QuickAssist Technology
Extraction and Insertion Instructions ......................................................................69
8.1 Tools and Preparation.........................................................................................69
8.2 Extraction Instructions — Intel
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EP80579 Development Board with Advanced
Interconnects Interposer ....................................................................................73
8.3 Insertion Instructions — Intel
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EP80579 Development Board with Advanced
Interconnects Interposer ....................................................................................78