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• Half ratio support (N/2) for core to bus ratio
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1.1Terminology
TermDefinition
A “#” symbol after a signal name refers to an active low signal, indicating a
signal is in the active state when driven to a low level. For example, when
RESET# is low, a reset has been requested. Conversely, when NMI is high,
#
Front Side Bus
(FSB)
AGTL+
Storage
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Execute Disable
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a nonmaskable interrupt has occurred. In the case of signals where the
name does not imply an active state but describes part of a binary
sequence (such as address or data), the “#” symbol implies that the signal
is inverted. For example, D[3:0] = “HLHL” refers to a hex “A” , and D[3:0]#
= “LHLH” also refers to a hex “A” (H= High logic level, L= Low logic level).
Refers to the interface between the processor and system core logic (also
known as the chipset components).
Advanced Gunning Transceiver Logic. Used to refer to Assisted GTL+
signaling technology on some Intel processors.
Refers to a non-operational state. The processor may be installed in a
platform, in a tray, or loose. Processors may be sealed in packaging or
exposed to free air. Under these conditions, processor landings should not
be connected to any supply voltages, have any I/Os biased or receive any
clocks. Upon exposure to “free air” (i.e., unsealed packaging or a device
removed from packaging material) the processor must be handled in
accordance with moisture sensitivity labeling (MSL) as indicated on the
packaging material.
Processor core die with integrated L1 and L2 cache. All AC timing and signal
integrity specifications are at the pads of the processor core.
The Execute Disable bit allows memory to be marked as executable or nonexecutable, when combined with a supporting operating system. If code
attempts to run in non-executable memory the processor raises an error to
the operating system. This feature can prevent some classes of viruses or
worms that exploit buffer overrun vulnerabilities and can thus help improve
the overall security of the system. See the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals for more detailed information.
64-bit memory extensions to the IA-32 architecture.
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Half ratio support
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Bus ratio
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Intel Core 2 Duo processors and Intel Core 2 Extreme processors support
the N/2 feature that allows having fractional core-to-bus ratios. This featur e
provides the flexibility of having more frequency options and being able to
have products with smaller frequency steps.
The processor core power supply.
The processor ground.
Introduction
1.2References
Material and concepts available in the following documents may be beneficial when
reading this document.
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Intel® Pentium® Processor on 45-nm Technology Specification Update
Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Datasheet320122
Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family Specification Update320123
Intel® I/O Controller Hub 9 (ICH9)/ I/O Controller Hub 9M (ICH9M)
Specification Update
Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals
Volume 1: Basic Architecture 253665
Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M 253666
Volume 2B: Instruction Set Reference, N-Z 253667
Volume 3A: System Programming Guide 253668
Volume 3B: System Programming Guide 253669
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2.1Clock Control and Low-Power States
The processor supports low-power states both at the individual core level and the
package level for optimal power management.
A core may independently enter the C1/AutoHALT, C1/MWAIT, C2, C3, low-power
states. When both cores coincide in a common core low-power state, the central power
management logic ensures the entire processor enters the respective package lowpower state by initiating a P_LVLx (P_LVL2, P_LVL3) I/O read to the GMCH.
The processor implements two software interfaces for requesting low-power states:
MWAIT instruction extensions with sub-state hints and P_L VLx reads to the ACPI P_BLK
register block mapped in the processor’s I/O address space. The P_LVLx I/O reads are
converted to equivalent MWAIT C-state requests inside the processor and do not
directly result in I/O reads on the processor FSB. The P_LVLx I/O Monitor address does
not need to be set up before using the P_LVLx I/O read interface. The sub-state hints
used for each P_LVLx read can be configured through the IA32_MISC_ENABLES model
specific register (MSR).
If a core encounters a GMCH break event while STPCLK# is asserted, it asserts the
PBE# output signal. Assertion of PBE# when STPCLK# is asserted indicates to system
logic that individual cores should return to the C0 state and the processor should return
to the Normal state.
Figure 1 shows the core low-power states and Figure 2 shows the package low-power
states for the processor. Table 1 maps the core low-power states to package low-power
states.
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Figure 1.Core Low-Power States
C2
†
C0
Stop
Grant
Core state
break
P_LVL2 or
MWAIT(C2)
C3
†
Core
state
break
P_LVL3 or
MWAIT(C3)
C1/
MWAIT
Core state
break
MWAIT(C1)
C1/Auto
Halt
Halt break
HLT instruction
STPCLK#
de-asserted
STPCLK#
asserted
STPCLK#
de-asserted
STPCLK#
asserted
STPCLK#
de-asserted
STPCLK#
asserted
halt break = A20M# transition, INIT#, INTR, NMI, PREQ#, RESET#, SMI#, or APIC interrupt
core state break = (halt break OR Monitor event) AND STPCLK# high (not asserted)
† — STPCLK# assertion and de-assertion have no effect if a core is in C2 or C3.
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Stop
Grant
Snoop
Normal
Stop
Grant
STPCLK# asserted
Snoop
serviced
Snoop
occurs
Sleep
SLP# asserted
SLP# de-assertedSTPCLK# de-asserted
Deep
Sleep
DPSLP# asserted
DPSLP# de-asserted
Figure 2.Package Low-Power States
Table 1.Coordination of Core Low-Power States at the Package Level
This is the normal operating state for cores in the processor.
2.1.1.2Core C1/AutoHALT Powerdown State
C1/AutoHALT is a low-power state entered when a core executes the HALT instruction.
The processor core will transition to the C0 state upon occurrence of SMI#, INIT#,
LINT[1:0] (NMI, INTR), or FSB interrupt messages. RESET# will cause the processor to
immediately initialize itself.
A System Management Interrupt (SMI) handler will return execution to either Normal
state or the AutoHALT Powerdown state. See the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals, Volume 3A/3B: System Programmer's Guide for more
information.
The system can generate a STPCLK# while the processor is in the AutoHALT
Powerdown state. When the system deasserts the STPCLK# interrupt, the processor
will return execution to the HALT state.
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While in AutoHALT Powerdown state, the dual-core processor will process bus snoops
and snoops from the other core. The processor core will enter a snoopable sub-state
(not shown in Figure 1) to process the snoop and then return to the AutoHALT
Powerdow n state.
2.1.1.3Core C1/MWAIT Powerdown State
C1/MWAIT is a low-power state entered when the processor core executes the
MWAIT(C1) instruction. Processor behavior in the MWAIT state is identical to the
AutoHALT state except that Monitor events can cause the processor core to return to
the C0 state. See the Intel® 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manuals,
Volume 2A: Instruction Set Reference, A-M and Volume 2B: Instruction Set Reference,
N-Z, for more information.
2.1.1.4Core C2 State
Individual cores of the dual-core processor can enter the C2 state by initiating a P_LVL2
I/O read to the P_BLK or an MWAIT(C2) instruction, but the processor will not issue a
Stop-Grant Acknowledge special bus cycle unless the STPCLK# pin is also asserted.
While in the C2 state, the dual-core processor will process bus snoops and snoops from
the other core. The processor core will enter a snoopable sub-state (not shown in
Figure 1) to process the snoop and then return to the C2 state.
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2.1.1.5Core C3 State
Individual cores of the dual-core processor can enter the C3 state by initiating a P_LVL3
I/O read to the P_BLK or an MWAIT(C3) instruction. Before entering C3, the processor
core flushes the contents of its L1 caches into the processor’s L2 cache. Except for the
caches, the processor core maintains all its architectural states in the C3 state. The
Monitor remains armed if it is configured. All of the clocks in the processor core are
stopped in the C3 state.
Because the core’s caches are flushed the processor keeps the core in the C3 state
when the processor detects a snoop on the FSB or when the other core of the dual-core
processor accesses cacheable memory. The processor core will transition to the C0
state upon occurrence of a Monitor event, SMI#, INIT#, LINT[1:0] (NMI, INTR), or FSB
interrupt message. RESET# will cause the processor core to immediately initialize itself.
2.1.2Package Low-power State Descriptions
2.1.2.1Normal State
This is the normal operating state for the processor. The processor remains in the
Normal state when at least one of its cores is in the C0, C1/AutoHALT, or C1/MWAIT
state.
2.1.2.2Stop-Grant State
When the STPCLK# pin is asserted, each core of the dual-core processor enters the
Stop-Grant state within 20 bus clocks after the response phase of the processor-issued
Stop-Grant Acknowledge special bus cycle. Processor cores that are already in the C2,
C3, or C4 state remain in their current low-power state. When the STPCLK# pin is
deasserted, each core returns to its previous core low-power state.
Since the AGTL+ signal pins receive power from the FSB, these pins should not be
driven (allowing the level to return to V
termination resistors in this state. In addition, all other input pins on the FSB should be
driven to the inactive state.
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RESET# causes the processor to immediately initialize itself, but the processor will stay
in Stop-Grant state. When RESET# is asserted by the system, the STPCLK#, SLP#,
DPSLP#, and DPRSTP# pins must be deasserted prior to RESET# deassertion as per AC
Specification T45. When re-entering the Stop-Grant state from the Sleep state,
STPCLK# should be deasserted after the deassertion of SLP# as per AC Specification
T75.
While in Stop-Grant state, the processor will service snoops and latch interrupts
delivered on the FSB. The processor will latch SMI#, INIT# and LINT[1:0] interrupts
and will service only one of each upon return to the Normal state.
The PBE# signal may be driven when the processor is in Stop-Grant state. PBE# will be
asserted if there is any pending interrupt or Monitor event latched within the processor.
Pending interrupts that are blocked by the EFLAGS.IF bit being clear will still cause
assertion of PBE#. Assertion of PBE# indicates to system logic that the entire processor
should return to the Normal state.
A transition to the Stop-Grant Snoop state occurs when the processor detects a snoop
on the FSB (see Section 2.1.2.3). A transition to the Sleep state (see Section 2.1.2.4)
occurs with the assertion of the SLP# signal.
2.1.2.3Stop-Grant Snoop State
The processor responds to snoop or interrupt transactions on the FSB while in StopGrant state by entering the Stop-Grant Snoop state. The processor will stay in this
state until the snoop on the FSB has been serviced (whether by the processor or
another agent on the FSB) or the interrupt has been latched. The processor returns to
the Stop-Grant state once the snoop has been serviced or the interrupt has been
latched.
2.1.2.4Sleep State
The Sleep state is a low-power state in which the processor maintains its context,
maintains the phase-locked loop (PLL), and stops all internal clocks. The Sleep state is
entered through assertion of the SLP# signal while in the Stop-Grant state. The SLP#
pin should only be asserted when the processor is in the Stop-Grant state. SLP#
assertions while the processor is not in the Stop-Grant state is out of specification and
may result in unapproved operation.
In the Sleep state, the processor is incapable of responding to snoop transactions or
latching interrupt signals. No transitions or assertions of signals (with the exception of
SLP#, DPSLP# or RESET#) are allowed on the FSB while the processor is in Sleep
state. Snoop events that occur while in Sleep state or during a transition into or out of
Sleep state will cause unpredictable behavior. Any transition on an input signal before
the processor has returned to the Stop-Grant state will result in unpredictable behavior.
If RESET# is driven active while the processor is in the Sleep state, and held active as
specified in the RESET# pin specification, then the processor will reset itself, ignoring
the transition through the Stop-Grant state. If RESET# is driven active while the
processor is in the Sleep state, the SLP# and STPCLK# signals should be deasserted
immediately after RESET# is asserted to ensure the processor correctly executes the
Reset sequence.
While in the Sleep state, the processor is capable of entering an even lower power
state, the Deep Sleep state, by asserting the DPSLP# pin (See Section 2.1.2.5). While
the processor is in the Sleep state, the SLP# pin must be deasserted if another
asynchronous FSB event needs to occur.
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2.1.2.5Deep Sleep State
The Deep Sleep state is entered throug h assertion of the DPSL P# pin while in the Sleep
state. BCLK may be stopped during the Deep Sleep state for additional platform-level
power savings. BCLK stop/restart timings on appropriate GMCH-based platforms with
the CK505 clock chip are as follows:
• Deep Sleep entry: the system clock chip may stop/tristate BCLK within 2 BCLKs
of DPSLP# assertion. It is permissible to leave BCLK running during Deep Sleep.
• Deep Sleep exit: the system clock chip must drive BCLK to differential DC levels
within 2-3 ns of DPSLP# deassertion and start toggling BCLK within 10 BCLK
periods.
To re-enter the Sleep state, the DPSLP# pin must be deasserted. BCLK can be restarted after DPSLP# deassertion as described above. A period of 15 microseconds (to
allow for PLL stabilization) must occur before the processor can be considered to be in
the Sleep state. Once in the Sleep state, the SLP# pin must be deasserted to re-enter
the Stop-Grant state.
While in Deep Sleep state, the processor is incapable of responding to snoop
transactions or latching interrupt signals. No transitions of signals are allowed on the
FSB while the processor is in Deep Sleep state. When the processor is in Deep Sleep
state, it will not respond to interrupts or snoop transactions. Any transition on an input
signal before the processor has returned to Stop-Grant state will result in unpredictable
behavior.
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2.2Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
The processor features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Following are the key
features of Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology:
• Multiple voltage and frequency operati ng points provide optimal performance at the
lowest power.
• Voltage and frequency selection is software-controlled by writing to processor
MSRs:
— If the target frequency is higher than the current frequency, V
in steps by placing new values on the VID pins, and the PLL then locks to the
new frequency.
— If the target frequency is lower than the current frequency, the PLL locks to the
new frequency and the VCC is changed through the VID pin mechanism.
— Software transitions are accepted at any time. If a previous transition is in
progress, the new transition is deferred until the previous transition completes.
• The processor controls voltage ramp rates internally to ensure glitch-free
transitions.
• Low transition latency and large number of transitions possible per second:
— Processor core (including L2 cache) is unavailable for up to 10 s during the
frequency transition.
— The bus protocol (BNR# mechanism) is used to block snooping.
• Improved Intel® Thermal Monitor mode:
— When the on-die thermal sensor indicates that the die temperature is too high
the processor can automatically perform a transition to a lower frequency and
voltage specified in a software-programmable MSR.
— The processor waits for a fixed time period. If the die temperature is down to
acceptable levels, an up-transition to the previous frequency and voltage point
occurs.
— An interrupt is generated for the up and down Intel Thermal Monitor transitions
enabling better system-level thermal management.
• Enhanced thermal management features:
— Digital Thermal Sensor and Out of Specification detection.
— Intel Thermal Monitor 1 (TM1) in addition to Intel Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) in
case of unsuccessful TM2 transition.
— Dual-core thermal management synchronization.
is ramped up
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Each core in the dual-core processor implements an independent MSR for controlling
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, but both cores must operate at the same
frequency and voltage. The processor has performance state coordination logic to
resolve frequency and voltage requests from the two cores into a single frequency and
voltage request for the package as a whole. If both cores request the same frequency
and voltage, then the processor will transition to the requested common frequency and
voltage. If the two cores have different frequency and voltage requests, then the
processor will take the highest of the two frequencies and voltages as the resolved
request and transition to that frequency and voltage.
The processor also supports Dynamic FSB Frequency Switching and Intel Dynamic
Acceleration Technology mode on select SKUs. The operating system can take
advantage of these features and request a lower operating point called SuperLFM (due
to Dynamic FSB Frequency Switching) and a higher operating point Intel Dynamic
Acceleration Technology mode.
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2.3Extended Low-Power States
Extended low-power states (CXE) optimize for power by forcibly reducing the
performance state of the processor when it enters a package low-power state. Instead
of directly transitioning into the package low-power state, the enhanced package lowpower state first reduces the performance state of the processor by performing an
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition down to the lowest operating point.
Upon receiving a break event from the package low-power state, control will be
returned to software while an Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transition up to
the initial operating point occurs. The advantage of this feature is that it significantly
reduces leakage while in the Stop-Grant state.
Note:Long-term reliability cannot be assured unless all the Extended Low Power States are
enabled.
The processor implements two software interfaces for requesting enhanced package
low-power states: MWAIT instruction extensions with sub-state hints and via BIOS by
configuring IA32_MISC_ENABLES MSR bits to automatically promote package lowpower states to enhanced package low-power states.
Caution:Extended Stop-Grant must be enabled via the BIOSfor the processor to
Caution:Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology transitions are multistep processes
remain within specification. As processor technology changes, enabling the
extended low power states becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper BIOS configuration is key to reliable, long-term
system operation. Not complying to this guideline may affect the long-term reliability of
the processor.
that require clocked control. These transitions cannot occur when the processor is in
the Sleep or Deep Sleep package low-power states since processor clocks are not
active in these states. The transition to the lowest operating point or back to the
original software-requested point may not be instantaneous. Furthermore, upon very
frequent transitions between active and idle states, the transitions may lag behind the
idle state entry resulting in the processor either executing for a longer time at the
lowest operating point or running idle at a high operating point. Observations and
analyses show this behavior should not significantly impact total power savings or
performance score while providing power benefits in most other cases.
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2.4FSB Low Power Enhancements
The processor incorporates FSB low power enhancements:
• Dynamic FSB Power Down
• BPRI# control for address and control input buffers
• Dynamic Bus Parking
• Dynamic On-Die Termination disabling
•Low V
• Dynamic FSB frequency switching
The processor incorporates the DPWR# signal that controls the data bus input buffers
on the processor. The DPWR# signal disables the buffers when not used and activates
them only when data bus activity occurs, resulting in significant power savings with no
performance impact. BPRI# control also allows the processor address and control input
buffers to be turned off when the BPRI# signal is inactive. Dynamic Bus Parking allows
a reciprocal power reduction in GMCH address and control input buffers when the
processor deasserts its BR0# pin. The On-Die T ermination on the processor FSB buffers
is disabled when the signals are driven low, resulting in additional power savings. The
low I/O termination voltage is on a dedicated voltage plane independent of the core
voltage, enabling low I/O switching power at all times.
(I/O termination voltage)
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2.5Processor Power Status Indicator (PSI-2) Signal
The processor incorporates the PSI# signal that is asserted when the processor is in a
reduced power consumption state. PSI# can be used to improve intermediate and light
load efficiency of the voltage regulator, resulting in platform power savings and
extended battery life. The algorithm that the processor uses for determining when to
assert PSI# is different from the algorithm used in previous mobile processors. PSI-2
functionality is expanded further to support three processor states:
• Both cores are in idle state
• Only one core active state
• Both cores are in active state
PSI-2 functionality improves overall voltage regulator efficiency over a wide power
range based on the C-state and P-state of the two cores. The combined C-state and Pstate of both cores are used to dynamically predict processor power.
The real-time power prediction is compared against a set of predefined and configured
valu es of CHH and CHL. CHH is indicative of the active C-state of both the cores and
CHL is indicative that only one core is in active C-state and the other core is in low
power core state. PSI-2# output is asserted upon crossing these thresholds indicating
that the processor requires lower power. The voltage regulator will adapt its power
output accordingly . Additionally the v oltage regulator may switch to a single phase and/
or asynchronous mode when the processor is idle and fused leakage limit is less than or
equal to the BIOS threshold value.
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3.1Power and Ground Pins
For clean, on-chip power distribution, the processor will have a large number of VCC
(power) and V
planes while all V
power and ground planes is recommended to reduce I*R drop. The processor V
must be supplied the voltage determined by the VID (Voltage ID) pins.
(ground) inputs. All power pins must be connected to V
SS
pins must be connected to system ground planes. Use of multiple
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3.2Decoupling Guidelines
Due to its large number of transistors and high internal clock speeds, the processor is
capable of generating large average current swings between low and full power states.
This may cause voltages on power planes to sag below their minimum values if bulk
decoupling is not adequate. Larger bulk storage, such as electrolytic capacitors, supply
current during longer lasting changes in current demand by the component, such as
coming out of an idle condition. Similarly, they act as a storage well for current when
entering an idle condition from a running condition. Care must be taken in the board
design to ensure that the voltage provided to the processor remains within the
specifications listed in the tables in Section 3.10. Failure to do so can result in timing
violations or reduced lifetime of the component.
3.2.1V
Decoupling
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V
regulator solutions need to provide bulk capacitance with a low Effective Series
CC
Resistance (ESR) and keep a low interconnect resistance from the regulator to the
socket. Bulk decoupling for the large current swings when the part is powering on, or
entering/exiting low-power states, should be provided by the voltage regulator solution
depending on the specific system design.
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power
CC
pins
3.2.2FSB AGTL+ Decoupling
The processors integrate signal termination on the die as well as incorporate high
frequency decoupling capacitance on the processor package. Decoupling must also be
provided by the system motherboard for proper AGTL+ bus operation.
3.2.3FSB Clock (BCLK[1:0]) and Processor Clocking
BCLK[1:0] directly controls the FSB interface speed as well as the core frequency of the
processor. As in previous-generation processors, the processor core frequency is a
multiple of the BCLK[1:0] frequency. The processor bus r atio multiplier will be set at its
default ratio at manufacturing. The processor uses a differential clocking
implementation.
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3.3Voltage Identification and Power Sequencing
The processor uses seven voltage identification pins,VID[6:0], to support automatic
selection of power supply voltages. The VID pins for the processor are CMOS outputs
driven by the processor VID circuitry. Table 2 specifies the voltage level corresponding
to the state of VID[6:0]. A 1 in the table refers to a high-voltage level and a 0 refers to
a low-voltage level.
Table 2.Voltage Identification Definition (Sheet 1 of 3)