Errata - Intel G31 EXPRESS CHIPSET - SPECIFICATION Specification

Errata

Errata
1. Graphics Debug Reset
Problem: If the Graphics Reset Enable (PCI Bus 0 Device 2 Function 0; offset C0h, bit 0) is set
and there are new cursor, display, or overlay engine commands, the internal graphics
may not be able to complete its reset.
Implication: Since the internal graphics may not be able to be reset, the system may hang or have
video corruption.
Workaround: Disable the cursor, display, and overlay engines. Wait 1 uS. Issue the graphics reset by
setting this bit to 1. The Intel
workaround.
Status: No Fix - See Summary of Tables for affected steppings.
2. Visual Corruption with Integrated Graphics & Intel Flex Memory
Technology Enabled Using Microsoft Windows Vista*
Problem: Visual corruption is observed with the Intel® G31 GMCH using new Microsoft Windows
Vista* paging model when Intel® Flex Memory Technology is enabled in the Dual
Channel Asymmetrice Configuration
Implication: Visual graphics corruption on the display when running 3D applications.
Workaround: Use latest Intel® Graphics Driver (Revision 15.4.4 or newer).
Status: NoFix - See Summary of Tables for affected steppings.
Specification Update
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Graphics Media Accelerator driver implements this
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