Document Outline

• Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor and Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit
  • Contents
    • Figures
    • Tables
  • Revision History
  • Legal Lines and Disclaimers
• 1.0 About This Manual
  • 1.1 Content Overview
  • 1.2 Text Conventions
  • 1.3 Glossary of Terms and Acronyms
    • Table 1. Definition (Sheet 2 of 2)
  • 1.4 Support Options
    • 1.4.1 Electronic Support Systems
    • 1.4.2 Additional Technical Support
  • 1.5 Product Literature
    • Table 2. Intel Literature Centers
• 2.0 Development Kit Hardware Features
  • 2.1 Intel® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit Overview
    • Figure 1. Board Features
  • 2.2 System Block Diagram
    • Figure 2. Intel® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit block diagram
  • 2.3 Development Kit Inventory Checklists
    • Table 3. Development Kit Hardware Items
    • Table 4. Development Kit Board Specification
    • Table 5. Internal I/O headers
    • Table 6. Supported Intel Technologies (Sheet 1 of 2)
    • Table 7. Additional Features
  • 2.4 Processor Support
  • 2.5 System Memory
    • Figure 3. Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration
    • 2.5.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations
      • Figure 4. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with 2x DIMMs
      • Figure 5. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with 3x DIMMs
      • Figure 6. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with 4x DIMMs
    • 2.5.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations
      • Figure 7. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with 1x DIMM
      • Figure 8. Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configuration with 3x DIMMs
  • 2.6 Back-Panel Connectors
    • Figure 9. Back-panel Connectors
    • 2.6.1 Audio-Connectors
    • 2.6.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
      • Figure 10. LAN Connector LED locations
      • Table 8. LAN Connector LED status
    • 2.6.3 USB Port
    • 2.6.4 Coaxial S/PDIF In/Out Connector
    • 2.6.5 eSATA Port
  • 2.7 Debug Features
    • 2.7.1 Extended Debug Probe (XDP)
      • Figure 11. ITP-XDP Connector location (J2BC)
    • 2.7.2 Power LEDs
      • Caution: Removing DIMM modules when the standby power LEDs is lit could result in damage to the memory devices on those modules.
    • 2.7.3 Port 80 POST Code LEDs
    • 2.7.4 Voltage Reference
      • Table 9. Voltage Reference detail
  • 2.8 Development Kit Major Connectors and Jumpers
    • Figure 12. Major Jumper and Header Locations
    • 2.8.1 Jumper Functions
      • Table 10. Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor and Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset Development Kit Board Jumpers Description
    • 2.8.2 USB 2.0 Front Panel
      • Table 11. USB Front Panel
    • 2.8.3 1394a Header
      • Figure 13. Location for 1394a Header and USB Front Panel
      • Table 12. 1394a Header
  • 2.9 SPI Removal / Installation Technique
    • 2.9.1 SPI Device Removal
      • Figure 14. SPI Socket with Retaining Clip
    • 2.9.2 SPI Device Installation
      • Figure 15. SPI Device Installation
• 3.0 Setting Up and Configuring the Development Kit
  • 3.1 Overview
    • Note: This 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.
    • Figure 16. Intel® Q35 Development Kits
  • 3.2 Installing Board Standoffs
    • Caution: The evaluation board in this development kit is shipped as an open system allowing for maximum flexibility in changing ...
      • 1. Insert screw through top mounting hole for the BTX Heatsink. Refer to Figure 17 for the mounting hole location.
      • 2. Place standoff on backside of board and hand tighten to screw. Refer to Figure 18 for guide.
      • 3. Repeat for additional standoffs on the board until all standoffs are installed. Refer to Figure 17 for recommended mounting hole locations.
    • Figure 17. Mounting Hole Locations
    • Figure 18. Mounting the Standoff for BTX Heatsink
  • 3.3 BTX Heatsink Setup with SRM
    • Note: SRM is not included in this development kits.
    • Figure 19. Casing with “Support and Retention Module”
    • 3.3.1 SRM Alignment on any BTX Board
      • 1. Place the uBTX board on the Support and Retention Module (SRM) so that the holes A, B, C and D on the PCB line up with the corresponding locations on the SRM (see Figure 19). The board and SRM assembly should look like Figure 20.
      • Figure 20. BTX board alignment on SRM
        • 2. Place the heatsink on top of the processor. The heatsink should align with the holes on the SRM and board as shown below Figure 21. Clean the surface of the processor with isopropyl alcohol before attaching the heatsink.
      • Figure 21. Heatsink Alignment
        • 3. Use two 6-32 screws to partially tighten the rear end of the heatsink to the board and the SRM as shown in Figure 22. The screw uses the threaded holes of the SRM for retention.
      • Figure 22. Tightening Heatsink on the SRM and Board
  • 3.4 Board Setup and Configuration before Boot
    • Warning: Before starting, ensure the power supply is not connected to the board.
    • Caution: Connecting the wrong cable or reversing a cable may damage the board and may damage the device being connected. Since the board is not in a protective chassis, use caution when connecting cables to the board.
    • Caution: The power supply cord is the main disconnect device to main power (AC power). The socket outlet should be installed nea...
    • Note: Ensure that setting up the ATX power supply is the final step performed in the process of assembly.
      • 1. Physically inspect the motherboard for obvious defects. Note that each reference board has been tested prior to distribution, but a visual check should be performed to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping.
      • 2. Set jumpers to default positions. Refer to Section 2.8.1 for default positions.
      • 3. Install the processor and ensure the 4-pin CPU fan power connector is installed on header shown in Figure 23.
    • Figure 23. CPU Fan location
      • 4. Install the DDR2 DIMM in the Channel A Slot 0 connector. DIMMs should never be inserted or removed unless the power supply is disconnected from the AC power source. Refer to Section 2.5 for system memory configuration.
      • 5. Connect a SATA hard drive, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA monitor (video card is optional).
      • 6. Connect a 2x12 standard power supply and 2x2 standard power supply as well. Refer to Figure 24 for the location.
      • 7. Plug the power cable into the back of the power supply, leaving the switch in the OFF position.
      • 8. Once the board is set up, plug the cord into the power source. Switch on the power supply.
      • 9. Press the power button. Refer to Figure 24 or Figure 1 for power-on button location.
    • Figure 24. 2x12 Standard power supply and 2x2 power supply
  • 3.5 Post Codes Definitions
    • 3.5.1 Normal Post Codes