Compaq dc5100 - Microtower PC Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 19

Will XD-capable processors cost more?
XD/NX-capable chips will be sold at approximately the same or slightly higher cost compared to
versions without XD bit.
When will they start showing up in the HP desktops I purchase?
HP is shipping:
• i915 chipset desktop systems with XD disabled in F10 Setup.
• i945 chipset desktop systems with XD enabled in F10 Setup.
What HP commercial desktops support this technology?
• dc5100
• dc7100
• dc7600
• dx5150
• dx6100
• dx7200
• bc1000
What HP workstations support this technology?
• HP Workstation xw4200
• HP Workstation xw6200
• HP Workstation xw8200
If the processor is changing, is the chipset changing as well?
For Intel-based systems, newer chipsets, starting with the i915 chipset, provide support for XD.
Will the system board change with the processor change?
Intel chipset-based HP system boards support a wide range of Intel processors. You should not
have to change system boards when upgrading processors unless the new processor requires:
• Power output that the current system board does not support.
• A different chipset than what is on the system board.
Will my current applications work with this new technology?
In "Known Issues" on page 13, review the table that provides a list of applications currently
known to not function properly with XD/NX. The table also lists links to Microsoft Knowledge
Base articles about incompatibilities found during XD/NX testing.
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