In order to release desktop processors Sandy Bridge-E in time, Intel had to make sacrifices, and to disable certain functions . For example, microprocessors, stepping C1 are deprived of I / O virtualization VT-d technology support .
In 20 January will begin deliveries of processors based on C2 stepping, and the corresponding engineering models are already shipped to customers. The transition to a new stepping will return the lost technology. The updated processors will be available for labeling, appear to need a BIOS update. Related Products :
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