
Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 3000 Series Datasheet
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Introduction
consumptions, based on processor utilization. This may lower average power
consumption (in conjunction with OS support).
Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) — Intel Virtualization Technology
provides silicon-based functionality that works together with compatible Virtual
Machine Monitor (VMM) software to improve upon software-only solutions. Because
this virtualization hardware provides a new architecture upon which the operating
system can run directly, it removes the need for binary translation. Thus, it helps
eliminate associated performance overhead and vastly simplifies the design of the
VMM, in turn allowing VMMs to be written to common standards and to be more
robust. See the Intel Virtualization Technology Specification for the IA-32 Intel
Architecture for more details.
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References
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Reference Documents
Document
Location
Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 3000 Series Specification Update
http://www.intel.com
Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 3000 Series Thermal and Mechanical
Design Guidelines
http://www.intel.com
Balanced Technology Extended (BTX) System Design Guide
www.formfactors.org
Voltage Regulator-Down (VRD) 11.0 Processor Power Delivery Design
Guidelines For Desktop LGA775 Socket
http://www.intel.com/design/pr
ocessor/applnots/313214.htm
LGA775 Socket Mechanical Design Guide
http://intel.com/design/Pentiu
m4/guides/302666.htm
Intel Virtualization Technology Specification for the IA-32 Intel
Architecture
http://www.intel.com/technolog
y/computing/vptech/index.htm
IA-32 Intel Architecture Software Developer's Manual
Volume 1: Basic Architecture
http://www.intel.com/design/Pe
ntium4/manuals/253665
Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M
http://www.intel.com/design/Pe
ntium4/manuals/253666
Volume 2B: Instruction Set Reference, N-Z
http://www.intel.com/design/Pe
ntium4/manuals/253667
Volume 3A: System Programming Guide, Part 1
http://www.intel.com/design/Pe
ntium4/manuals/253668
Volume 3B: System Programming Guide, Part 2
http://www.intel.com/design/Pe
ntium4/manuals/253669