Introduction
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1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality
Requirements
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires
ALL
of the following platforms.
Components:
• CPU - an Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Processor with HT Technology
• Chipset - an Intel
®
chipset that supports HT Technology
• BIOS - a BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
• OS - an operating system that includes optimizations for HT
Technology
Please refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the
functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology. For more infor-
mation on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/
info/hyperthreading.
1.3 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
;
The system board
;
A user’s manual
;
One IDE cable for ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 or ATA/133 IDE
drives
;
One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
;
One “Mainboard Utility” CD
One card-edge bracket mounted with IEEE 1394A port(s)
(648FX-AL only) - optional
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.
