Intel i5-2510E FF8062700853304 User Manual

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Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) is the technology that makes a single system 

appear as multiple independent systems to software. This allows multiple, independent 

operating systems to be running simultaneously on a single system. Intel VT comprises 

technology components to support virtualization of platforms based on Intel 

architecture microprocessors and chipsets. Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x) 

added hardware support in the processor to improve the virtualization performance and 

robustness. Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) adds chipset 

hardware implementation to support and improve I/O virtualization performance and 

robustness.

Intel VT-x specifications and functional descriptions are included in the Intel® 64 and 

IA-32 Architectures Software Developer’s Manual, Volume 3B and is available at 

http://www.intel.com/products/processor/manuals/index.htm

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The Intel VT-d spec and other Intel VT documents can be referenced at 

http://

www.intel.com/technology/virtualization/index.htm

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Intel VT-x provides hardware acceleration for virtualization of IA platforms. Virtual 

Machine Monitor (VMM) can use Intel VT-x features to provide improved reliable 

virtualized platform. By using Intel VT-x, a VMM is: 

• Robust: VMMs no longer need to use para-virtualization or binary translation. This 

means that they will be able to run off-the-shelf operating systems and applications 

without any special steps.

• Enhanced: Intel VT enables VMMs to run 64-bit guest operating systems on IA x86 

processors.

• More reliable: Due to the hardware support, VMMs can now be smaller, less 

complex, and more efficient. This improves reliability and availability and reduces 

the potential for software conflicts.

• More secure: The use of hardware transitions in the VMM strengthens the isolation 

of VMs and further prevents corruption of one VM from affecting others on the 

same system.