Intel i7-2700K BX80623I72700K User Manual
Product codes
BX80623I72700K
Technologies
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Datasheet, Volume 1
The x2APIC extensions are made available to system software by enabling the local
x2APIC unit in the “x2APIC” mode. To benefit from x2APIC capabilities, a new
Operating System and a new BIOS are both needed, with special support for the
x2APIC mode.
x2APIC unit in the “x2APIC” mode. To benefit from x2APIC capabilities, a new
Operating System and a new BIOS are both needed, with special support for the
x2APIC mode.
The x2APIC architecture provides backward compatibility to the xAPIC architecture and
forward extendibility for future Intel platform innovations.
forward extendibility for future Intel platform innovations.
Note:
Intel x2APIC technology may not be available on all processor SKUs.
For more information, refer to the Intel
®
64 Architecture x2APIC Specification at
http://www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/
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