Setting Up The Development Kit; Overview; Additional Hardware And Software Required - Intel 945G - Bulk Single Unit Atx Exp User Manual

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Setting Up the Development Kit

This section identifies the evaluation kit basic board's set up and operation. Please refer to
Chapter 4 for the board layout, jumper setting location, and the component reference
designator.
3.1

Overview

The evaluation board consists of a baseboard populated with one Intel
Processor 551 with HT Technology
board components and peripheral connectors.
Note: The evaluation board is shipped as an open system allowing for maximum flexibility in
changing hardware configuration and peripherals. Since the board is not in a protective
chassis, take extra precaution when handling and operating the system.
3.2

Additional Hardware and Software Required

Before you set up and configure your evaluation board, you may want to gather some
additional hardware and software.
VGA Monitor
You can use any standard VGA or multi-resolution monitor. The setup instructions in this
section assume that you are using a standard VGA monitor.
Keyboard
You will need a PS/2 style or USB keyboard.
Mouse
You will need a PS/2 style or USB mouse.
Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, and Compact Disk Drives
You can connect up to four SATA drives and two IDE devices (master and slave) to the
evaluation board. A floppy drive or compact disk drive may be used to load the OS. No
drives or cables are included in the kit; the user must provide them as necessary. All the
storage devices may be attached to the board simultaneously.
Video Adapter
Integrated video is provided on the back panel of the system board. Alternately, users can
choose to use any standard PCI video adapter or use the included MEC video adapter (not
included in this development kit). It is the user's responsibility to install the appropriate
drivers and correctly configure any software for video adapters used. Check the BIOS for
the proper video settings.
Note: The MEC connector is similar to the industry standard PCI Express x16 connector.
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