Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor and Intel
®
Core™ Duo Processor with Intel
®
E7520 Chipset Development Kit
January 2007
User’s Manual
Order Number: 316068-001US
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Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor and Intel
®
Core™ Duo Processor with Intel
®
E7520 Chipset
Development Kit
Contents
1.0 About This Manual
.....................................................................................................6
1.1 Content Overview................................................................................................6
1.2 Text Conventions ................................................................................................6
1.3 Technical Support................................................................................................7
1.4 Product Literature ...............................................................................................8
1.5 Related Documents .............................................................................................8
2.0 Getting Started
..........................................................................................................9
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................9
2.2 Evaluation Board Features.................................................................................. 10
2.3 Included Hardware ............................................................................................11
2.4 Software Key Features .......................................................................................11
2.5 Before You Begin...............................................................................................12
2.6 Configuring the BIOS......................................................................................... 23
3.0 Theory of Operation
................................................................................................. 25
3.1 Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 25
3.2 Thermal Management ........................................................................................ 25
3.3 System Features ...............................................................................................26
3.4 Battery Requirements ........................................................................................ 38
4.0 Platform Management
............................................................................................. 39
4.1 Power Button.................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Sleep States Supported...................................................................................... 39
4.3 PCI PM Support................................................................................................. 41
4.4 Platform Management........................................................................................ 41
4.5 System Fan Operation........................................................................................ 41
5.0 Driver and Operating System Support
...................................................................... 42
5.1 Video Driver Issue............................................................................................. 42
6.0 Hardware Reference
................................................................................................ 43
6.1 Chipset Components.......................................................................................... 44
6.2 Expansion Slots and Sockets............................................................................... 44
6.3 On-Board Connectors......................................................................................... 51
6.4 Jumpers........................................................................................................... 54
6.5 SMBUS Headers ................................................................................................ 57
6.6 Back Panel Connectors.......................................................................................57
7.0 Board Setup Checklist
.............................................................................................. 61
8.0 Debug Procedure
..................................................................................................... 62
8.1 Level 1 Debug (Port80/BIOS).............................................................................. 62
8.2 Level 2 Debug (Power Sequence) ........................................................................ 62
8.3 Level 3 Debug (Voltage References)..................................................................... 63
Figures
1 Evaluation Board Before Installing Additional Hardware.................................................13
2 Location for the Processor, MCH, and PXH for Heatsink Installation ................................. 15
3 Processor Heatsink Top and Bottom View ....................................................................16
4 Processor in Socket and Package Secured ................................................................... 16
5 Clean Top of Processor Die........................................................................................ 17
6 Back Plate in Place ................................................................................................... 18