Intel Intel® Core i7 User Manual

16 323094 Dev Kit Manual
2.2 Additional Required Hardware Not Included In
This Kit
The following additional hardware may be necessary to successfully set up and operate the
system:
 VGA Monitor: Any standard VGA or multi-resolution monitor may be used. The setup
instructions in this chapter assume the use of a standard VGA monitor, TV, or flat
panel monitor.
 Keyboard: The kit can support either a PS/2 or USB style keyboard.
 Mouse: The kit can support either a PS/2 or USB style mouse.
 Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Optical Disc Drives (ODD): Up to six SATA drives
and two IDE devices (master and slave) may be connected to the kit. An optical disc
drive may be used to load the OS. All these storage devices may be attached to the
board simultaneously.
 Video Adapter: Integrated video is output from the VGA connector on the back panel
of the kit. Alternately, an on board HDMI connector, On board DP connector or LVDS
displays can be used for desired display options. Check the BIOS and the graphics
driver, where appropriate, for the proper video output settings.
 Network Adapter: A Gigabit network interface is provided on the kit. The network
interface will not be operational until after all the necessary drivers have been
installed. A standard PCI/PCI Express* adapter may be used in conjunction with, or in
place of, the onboard network adapter.
Note: You must supply appropriate network cables to utilize the LAN connector or any other installed
network cards.
 Other Devices and Adapters: The system functions much like a standard desktop
computer motherboard. Most PC-compatible peripherals can be attached and
configured to work with the motherboard.
2.3 Additional Required Software Not Included In
This Kit
The following additional software may be necessary to operate this system:
Operating System: The user must supply any needed operating system installation files and
licenses.
Application Software: The user must supply any needed application software.
2.4 Workspace Preparation
Caution: The development kit is shipped as an open system (not in a chassis) to provide flexibility in
changing hardware configurations and peripherals in a lab environment. Because the board is
not in a protective chassis, the user is required to take the following safety precautions in
handling and operating the board.

Intel Intel® Core i7 Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	Intel® Core i7
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

About This Manual

Content Overview

Details the manual's sections, including setup, features, and support.

Text Conventions

Explains notation, symbols, and abbreviations used in the document.

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Defines technical terms and acronyms relevant to the development kit.

Related Documents

Lists other publicly available documents related to the development kit.

Development Kit Technical Support

Information on obtaining technical assistance and support for the development kit.

Getting Started

Development Kit Contents

Lists all hardware, software, and documentation included in the development kit.

Required Hardware Not Included

Lists additional hardware necessary for setting up and operating the system.

Required Software Not Included

Lists additional software necessary for operating the system.

Workspace Preparation

Guidelines for preparing the workspace and safety precautions for handling the development board.

System Setup

Step-by-step instructions for setting up and connecting the development kit system.

System Power-Up

Procedures for powering up the development kit and entering the BIOS setup.

System Power-Down

Describes the three options for powering down the development kit system.

System BIOS

Covers BIOS configuration, programming via USB, and flashing via SPI.

Development Board Features

Block Diagram

Provides a high-level system block diagram of the development kit.

Mechanical Form Factor

Describes the form factor of the development kit board.

Development Board Features Table

Summarizes the key features of the development kit in a table format.

Driver Key Features

Highlights key features of the drivers included with the development kit.

BIOS Key Features

Details the features and capabilities of the pre-installed AMI BIOS.

System Thermal Management

Explains the importance of thermal management and the provided thermal solution.

System Features and Operation

Details system features and operation, covering processor and chipset aspects.

Development Board Physical Hardware Reference

Primary Features

Describes major components and their locations on the motherboard, top and bottom views.

Connectors

Details all connectors on the motherboard and back panel, including their pinouts.

Configuration Settings

Explains jumper and switch settings for configuring the development board.

Daughter and Plug-in Cards

PCIe Add-in Card

Information on the PCIe add-in card for enabling 2x8 PCIe Bifurcation.

PCI Expansion Card

Details the PCI Expansion card with three PCI slots and additional connectors.

Port 80-83 Add-in Card

Describes the Port 80-83 add-in card for BIOS POST code display and LPC interfaces.

Heatsink Installation Instructions

Disassembling Fan/Heatsink Assembly

Steps to disassemble the fan/heatsink assembly into its primary components.

Installing Fan/Heatsink

Detailed instructions for installing the fan/heatsink assembly onto the processor.