Conclusion - Intel VC820 - Desktop Board Motherboard Design Manual

Advanced System Bus Design
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Conclusion

AGTL+ routing requires a significant amount of effort. Planning ahead and leaving the necessary
time available for correctly designing a board layout will provide the designer with the best chance
of avoiding the more difficult task of debugging inconsistent failures caused by poor signal
integrity. Intel recommends planning a layout schedule that allows time for each of the tasks
outlined in this document.
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