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 information
on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/
hyperthreading.
1.3 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
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The system board
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A users manual
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One Serial ATA cable
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One IDE cable for ATA/33, ATA/66 or ATA/100 IDE drives
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One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
¨
One card-edge bracket mounted with a serial port (optional
for PS85-BC/BL only)
¨
One card-edge bracket mounted with S/PDIF-in and S/PDIF-
out ports (optional)
þ
One Mainboard Utility CD
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.