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Summarization of Contents
About This Manual
Content Overview
Provides a chapter-by-chapter summary of the manual's content and structure.
Text Conventions
Explains notations, symbols, and formatting used throughout the document.
Glossary of Acronyms
Defines technical terms and acronyms used in the manual for clarity.
Technical Support
Details how to obtain support services and resources for the development kit.
Product Literature
Outlines the process for ordering physical copies of Intel product documentation.
Related Documents
Lists collateral documents for further information on processors and chipsets.
Getting Started
Overview
Introduces the development kit's components, features, and basic operation.
Development Board Features
Lists and describes the key hardware features of the development board.
Included Hardware and Documentation
Details the physical items and software included in the development kit.
Software Key Features
Highlights important software capabilities and driver availability for the kit.
EFI firmware
Explains the pre-installed EFI firmware and its enabled features on the board.
Before You Begin
Lists necessary additional hardware for setting up and operating the development board.
Theory of Operation
Block Diagram
Illustrates the system architecture and component interconnections of the development board.
Mechanical Form Factor
Specifies the physical dimensions and form factor of the development board.
Thermal Management
Discusses the system's approach to maintaining operational temperatures for components.
Power Management
Describes the platform's power states and management capabilities.
Intel® Atom™™ Processor N270
Details the specifications and features of the Intel Atom N270 processor on the board.
Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset GMCH
Covers the features and specifications of the integrated graphics controller.
ICH7M
Explains the functionality and features of the I/O Controller Hub.
PCI Expansion Slot
Details support for a PCI 2.3 expansion card and its power limitations.
PCIe* x1 Expansion Slot
Describes the PCIe x1 slot and its non-standard location on the board.
PCIe* Mini-Card
Covers the PCIe mini-card connector and its support for PCIe x1 and USB devices.
LAN
Explains the LAN controller, connection speeds, and Wake-on-LAN features.
USB 2.0
Details the USB 2.0 ports, assignments, and flash drive support.
SATA
Specifies the number and speed of the internal SATA ports.
IDE
Describes the 44-pin mobile type IDE connector.
TPM
Mentions the option for a TPM 1.2 device.
GPIO
Lists and describes the General Purpose Input/Output pins and their functions.
PCI Configuration Space
Details the PCI configuration space for various devices on the board.
Hardware Reference
Primary Features
Provides an overview of the main components and layout of the CRB.
Power
Specifies the input power requirements and connector type for the development board.
Power Supply
Details the external power supply type, input voltage, and output voltage.
I/O Headers and Connectors
Describes the various headers and connectors on the development board.
Front Panel I/O Headers
Details the front panel connectors for USB, audio, and other functions.
Back Panel I/O Connectors
Lists and describes the connectors available on the back panel of the board.
Configuration Settings
Explains how to adjust system settings using jumpers and switches.
Configuration Jumpers/Switches
Provides instructions and cautions for using jumpers and switches.
System EFI Firmware Configuration
Outlines the steps to update or configure the system's EFI firmware.
LED
Lists and describes the status LEDs on the CRB and their reference designators.
Software
EFI Firmware
Discusses the EFI firmware storage, setup utility, and access method.
Overview
Provides a general description of the EFI firmware and its setup utility access.
EFI Setup Security
Explains the password protection options available within the EFI setup.
PXE Boot Support
Details the support for network booting using the Pre-boot Execution Environment.
ACPI
States the ACPI power states supported by the EFI firmware.
OS Support
Lists the operating systems compatible with the development kit.
Quick Start
Required Peripherals
Lists essential peripherals needed to set up and operate the development kit.
Power Up/Power Down
Provides step-by-step instructions for powering the development kit on and off.
Steps to Power-down the CRB
Outlines the different methods for safely powering down the Customer Reference Board.
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