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IntelIntel®® Integrator Toolkit Integrator ToolkitOverview and Performance Overview and Performance

Enhancement Enhancement Streamline Manufacturing &Streamline Manufacturing &

Customize System ConfigurationCustomize System Configuration


IntelIntel®® Integrator Toolkit Integrator ToolkitWhat it is todayWhat it is today

DOS Install

2.2. InstallInstall CMOS,SMBIOSCMOS,SMBIOSSplash, BIOSSplash, BIOS

1.1. Virtual System Virtual System SetupSetup

3.3. Verify BOMVerify BOM

.ini file.ini file.itk .itk

+ .bio + .bio filesfiles


IntelIntel®® Integrator Toolkit (iTK) Integrator Toolkit (iTK)

What is it?– A manufacturing utility exclusively for Intel® Desktop Boards

What does it do?– Reference-free configuration of BIOS options

Windows* GUI Set custom factory CMOS defaults Lock or Hide selected BIOS settings Specify SMBIOS values

– Performs Bill Of Material (BOM) Operations Generate a system BOM report Verify finished system configuration

– Eases replicating settings across multiple platforms


IntelIntel®® Integrator Toolkit Integrator ToolkitHow Does It Help Integrators?How Does It Help Integrators?

Customize system settings

– Pre-configure systems to meet customer needs

– Limit access to sensitive BIOS settings

– Specify custom SMBIOS/DMI values

Allows selection of flex modules– Load custom splash screen

– Select specific language modules

Build systems faster & save money

– Save time replicating CMOS settings

– Streamline SMBIOS/DMI configuration

Improve system quality

– Automatically verify a system BOM

– Quickly generate as-built BOM reports


Typical Manufacturing Floor Process (order of steps may vary)Typical Manufacturing Floor Process (order of steps may vary)Setup box with all

hardwarecomponents

Install OperatingSystem and

drivers

Install default (orcustom OEM)BIOS settings

Configure DMI/SMBIOS strings

Generate a finalBOM report for the

system

Ship the system

End customerinstalls applicationsoftware of choice

Flash BIOS anddefault/ customSplash Screen

Run a Diagnosticcheck and an anti-virus check on the

system

ExpressInstaller CD fordriver installs

Intel IntegratorToolkit




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Create a staticrestore point

with RestoreItbundled with

ExpressInstaller CD

ExpressInstaller with anextensive suite

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Create anincrementalrestore point

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ExpressInstaller CD


Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit

Step 1: Download Intel iFlash BIOS update– .ITK file included in BIOS download (iFlash only)

– Extract .bio file by selecting SW.exe


Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 2: Run ITK. File New Workspace and browse to the .itk file


Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 3: Select Components

– Flex module will be grayed out, unless you have specifically extracted and made the .bio file available.


Step 4: Configure BIOS options– Change BIOS defaults, hide or lock BIOS settings



Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 5: Configure SMBIOS data

– Enter data now or prompt for data during install



Step 6: Select Flex Modules (865 and beyond)– Select or unselect modules as desired


Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 6.1: Customizing your splash screen


Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 7: Generate functions

– Choose to Generate INI file at this point to use on the target system. (Not required if using the Generate media function that will automatically generate the ini file as well)

– Choose to Generate BIOS file, if you wish to create a custom .bio file with flex modules. (the Generate Media function will not do this automatically)

– Choose to Generate Report to view a report of the system settings that you have.


Step 8 (optional): Generating media (this feature is provided as a convenience and is not required)

– Save all your changes and necessary files



Using Intel® Integrator ToolkitUsing Intel® Integrator Toolkit Step 8.1: Generating media (optional)

– Flex Module changes can be added as well



Manual Step 8: Install the customized ITK configuration on the target system(s)– Boot the target system to DOS

– Use the DOS-based ITK utility “itoolkit” included with the ITK download “itoolkit install –ini=<.ini file name>”

– Use the appropriate BIOS installation procedure to install your flex module changes (.BIO file)


IntelIntel®® Integrator Toolkit Integrator ToolkitCommand-line options for DOS toolCommand-line options for DOS tool



Step 9: – Done !!

– Repeat the steps for multiple system builds

Tip:•The tool can also be used to create a sample batch file• Returned error codes to identify – success, warning or failure are useful to embed into scripts.


Tuning for PerformanceTuning for Performance

Disable unused ports: Serial and Parallel ports

Disable unused Integrated functions: Audio



Disable unused controllers– Floppy controller



Disable unused features– Event logging



Enhance performance– Increase AGP aperture size



Disable unused input

– Legacy USB support: Only for USB keyboard & mouse



Optimize for your discrete hardware– Take advantage of your performance memory



Burn-In Mode– Stress your system by adjusting system clocks


Tuning for PerformanceTuning for Performance Enhance usability

– ACPI: Set to S3 “Instantly Available”



Reduce boot times– USB Boot: Remove items you are not using



Reduce boot times

– Change boot order


Reducing Support CostsReducing Support Costs Configure SMBIOS data

– Enter data now or prompt for data during install

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Will prompt for data during ITK target system install


Customizing BIOS Features Customizing BIOS Features Select Flex Modules

– Select or unselect modules such as languages


Branding your SystemBranding your System Customizing your splash screen

– Use your company logo to gain brand recognition


Install Customizations with a FloppyInstall Customizations with a Floppy

Install the customized ITK configuration on the target system(s)

– Boot the target system to DOS

– Use the DOS-based ITK utility “itoolkit” included with the ITK download

“itoolkit install –ini=<.ini file name>”

– Use the appropriate BIOS installation procedure to install your flex module changes (.BIO file)

Finished… repeat the steps for multiple system builds


iTK Release HistoryiTK Release History

ReleaseRelease Key FeaturesKey Features DateDate

iTK 1.xiTK 1.x Dos Based ToolDos Based Tool Q4/’01Q4/’01

iTK 2.0iTK 2.0 ““Reference free” GUI, Lock/hide settingsReference free” GUI, Lock/hide settings Q3/’02Q3/’02

iTK 2.03iTK 2.03 Support for 865/875 platformsSupport for 865/875 platforms Q4/’02Q4/’02

iTK 2.1iTK 2.1 Flex Modules , 24-bit, Hi-Res custom splash, Generate Flex Modules , 24-bit, Hi-Res custom splash, Generate update mediaupdate media

Q1/’03Q1/’03

iTK 2.2iTK 2.2 Support for new processor support, SATASupport for new processor support, SATA

iTK 2.3iTK 2.3 Support for 915/925 platformsSupport for 915/925 platforms Q2/’04Q2/’04


Download locationsDownload locations

Tool available for download at: – programs.intel.com

http://or1grebe.cps.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/products/box_desktop_boards/intel_boards/p4_boards/p4_dsk_board_d865perl/technical_reference/47038.htm

– developer.intel.com http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/itk.htm

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