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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 ena-
bled
•
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 card-edge bracket mounted with a serial port
;
One card-edge bracket mounted with two USB ports
;
One IDE cable
;
One FDD cable
;
One I/O shield
;
One “Main Board Utility” CD
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.
