Preface - Intel D955XBK Specification

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Intel Desktop Board D955XBK Specification Update

PREFACE

This document is an update to the specifications contained in the Intel
Technical Product Specification (Order Number D14065). It is intended for hardware system
manufacturers and software developers of applications, operating systems, or tools. It will
contain Specification Changes, Errata, Specification Clarifications, and Documentation Changes.
For specification updates concerning the Intel processor that may apply to this desktop board,
refer to the following:
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• Intel Pentium D Processor 900∆ Sequence and Intel
Edition 955Δ, 965Δ Specification Update (Order Number 310307)
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• Intel Pentium D Processor 800∆ Sequence and Intel
Edition 840∆ Specification Update (Order Number 306832)
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• Intel Pentium 4 Processor 6x1∆ Sequence Specification Update (Order Number 310309)
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• Intel Pentium 4 Processor on 90 nm Process Specification Update (Order
Number 302352)
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• Intel Pentium 4 Processor Specification Update (Order Number 249199)
Unless otherwise noted in this document, it should be assumed that any processor errata for a
given stepping are applicable to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated with that
stepping.
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Refer to the Intel 955X Express Chipset Specification Update (Order Number 306829) for
specification updates concerning the 82955X MCH Controller and that may apply to the desktop
board D955XBK. Unless otherwise noted in this document, it should be assumed that any MCH
errata for a given stepping are applicable to the Altered Assembly (AA) revision(s) associated
with that stepping.
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Refer to the Intel IO Controller Hub 7 (ICH7) Family Specification Update (Order
Number 307014) for specification updates concerning the 82801GB I/O Controller Hub and that
may apply to the desktop board D955XBK. Unless otherwise noted in this document, it should
be assumed that any ICH7 errata for a given stepping are applicable to the Altered Assembly
(AA) revision(s) associated with that stepping.
Nomenclature
Specification Changes are modifications to the current published specifications. These
changes will be incorporated in the next release of the specifications.
Errata are design defects or errors. Characterized errata may cause the desktop board
D955XBK's behavior to deviate from published specifications. Hardware and software designed
to be used with any given Altered Assembly (AA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all
errata documented for that AA and BIOS revision level are present on all desktop boards.
Specification Clarifications describe a specification in greater detail or further highlight a
specification's impact to a complex design situation. These clarifications will be incorporated in
the next release of the specifications.
Documentation Changes include typos, errors, or omissions from the current published
specifications. These changes will be incorporated in the next release of the specifications.
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Desktop Board D955XBK
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Pentium Processor Extreme
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