Intel 253668-032US User Manual
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MULTIPLE-PROCESSOR MANAGEMENT
8.7 INTEL
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HYPER-THREADING TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURE
Figure 8-4 shows a generalized view of an Intel processor supporting Intel Hyper-
Threading Technology, using the original Intel Xeon processor MP as an example.
This implementation of the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology consists of two logical
processors (each represented by a separate architectural state) which share the
processor’s execution engine and the bus interface. Each logical processor also has
its own advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC).
Threading Technology, using the original Intel Xeon processor MP as an example.
This implementation of the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology consists of two logical
processors (each represented by a separate architectural state) which share the
processor’s execution engine and the bus interface. Each logical processor also has
its own advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC).
Figure 8-3. Local APICs and I/O APIC in MP System Supporting Intel HT Technology
I/O APIC
External
Interrupts
System Chip Set
Bridge
PCI
Interrupt Messages
Local APIC
Logical
Processor 0
Local APIC
Logical
Processor 1
Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Processor with Intel
Bus Interface
Processor Core
IPIs
Interrupt
Messages
Messages
Local APIC
Logical
Processor 0
Local APIC
Logical
Processor 1
Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Processor with Intel
Bus Interface
Processor Core
IPIs
Interrupt
Messages
Messages