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Intel Intel® Core i7 User Manual

Intel Intel® Core i7
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Contents
1 About This Manual .............................................................................................. 7
1.1 Content Overview .................................................................................... 7
1.2 Text Conventions .................................................................................... 7
1.3 Glossary of Terms and Acronyms............................................................... 9
1.4 Related Documents ................................................................................ 14
1.5 Development kit Technical Support .......................................................... 14
1.5.1 Online Support......................................................................... 14
1.5.2 Additional Technical Support ...................................................... 14
2 Getting Started ................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Development Kit Contents ...................................................................... 15
2.2 Additional Required Hardware Not Included In This Kit ............................... 16
2.3 Additional Required Software Not Included In This Kit ................................ 16
2.4 Workspace Preparation .......................................................................... 16
2.5 System Setup ....................................................................................... 17
2.6 System Power-Up .................................................................................. 18
2.7 System Power-Down .............................................................................. 18
2.8 System BIOS ........................................................................................ 18
2.8.1 Configuring the BIOS ................................................................ 18
2.8.2 Programming BIOS Using a Bootable USB Device ......................... 19
2.9 Instructions to flash BIOS on SPI ............................................................ 20
3 Development Board Features ............................................................................. 21
3.1 Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 21
3.2 Mechanical Form Factor .......................................................................... 21
3.3 Development Board Features Table .......................................................... 21
3.4 Driver Key Features ............................................................................... 23
3.5 BIOS Key Features ................................................................................ 24
3.6 System Thermal Management ................................................................. 24
3.7 System Features and Operation .............................................................. 24
3.7.1 Processor ................................................................................ 25
3.7.2 Chipset ................................................................................... 29
3.7.3 Displays .................................................................................. 35
3.7.4 Debugging Interfaces ............................................................... 38
3.7.5 Power Management .................................................................. 38
3.7.6 Power Measurement Support ..................................................... 38
3.7.7 Power Supply Usage and Recommendation .................................. 43
4 Development Board Physical Hardware Reference ................................................ 44
4.1 Primary Features ................................................................................... 44
4.2 Connectors ........................................................................................... 47
4.2.1 Back Panel Connectors .............................................................. 48
4.3 Configuration Settings............................................................................ 48
4.4 Power On and Reset Push Buttons ........................................................... 51
4.5 LEDs .................................................................................................... 52
4.6 Other Headers ...................................................................................... 53

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BrandIntel
ModelIntel® Core i7
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

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