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Mobile Intel
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915GME Express Chipset
April 2007
Development Kit User’s Manual
Order Number: 317230-001US
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Getting Started—Mobile Intel
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915GME Express Chipset
Connect a PS/2-style or USB mouse and keyboard (see
connector locations).
Note:
J1A1 (on the baseboard) is a stacked PS/2 connector. The bottom connector is for the
keyboard and the top is for the mouse.
8. Connect an Ethernet cable (optional).
9. Connect the monitor through the VGA connector.
10. Connect the power supply.
Connect an appropriate power supply to the evaluation board. Make sure the power
supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet (turned off). After connecting the
power supply board connectors, plug the power supply cord into an electrical
outlet.
11. Power up the board.
Reset and Power are implemented on the evaluation board through buttons located
on SW1C1and SW1C2, respectively. Refer to
for switch
locations.
Turn on the power to the monitor and evaluation board. Ensure that the fansink on
the processor is operating.
12. Install operating system and necessary drivers
Depending on the operating system chosen, all necessary drivers for components
included in this development kit can be found on the enclosed CD. Please see
for information on obtaining updated drivers.
2.6
Configuring the BIOS
AMI* BIOS is pre-loaded on the evaluation board. The default BIOS settings may need
to be modified to enable/disable various features of the evaluation board. The setup
program can be used to modify BIOS settings and can be accessed during the Power On
Self Test (POST). Setup options are configured through a menu-driven user interface.
For AMI BIOS POST codes, visit:
BIOS updates periodically may be posted to Intel’s Developers’ Web site at: