infolist.txt Driver File Contents (Dell_GX_740_SMBus_Chipset.zip)

ÿþGeneral Description

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This package contains release Version 1.3.2.0 of the processor driver, amdk8.sys, with 

Microsoft(R) digital signature.



AMD PowerNow!(TM) and Cool n Quiet(TM) technologies allow the system to dynamically and 

automatically select the processor speed, voltage and power combination that match the 

instantaneous user performance need. 



The processor driver is compatible with the AMD Athlon(TM) 64, Mobile AMD Athlon 64, 

Mobile Sempron(TM), Sempron(TM), AMD Turion(TM) Mobile Technology and Opteron(TM) 

processors.



This software will not run on a system that does not support the AMD PowerNow! or 

Cool n Quiet technologies via specific features of the motherboard and BIOS.



This driver has the workaround for Errata #108 listed in the Processor Revision Guide for 

AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Opteron Processors, order# 25759. 



Fixes

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Installer Version 1.3.2.1

Initial Installshield Revision of 1.3.2.0



Driver Version 1.3.2.0 6/19/06:

-Driver Change - Fixed  Resume  issue introduced by 1.3.1.0.



Driver Version 1.3.1.0 5/11/06:

-Driver Change - Fixes corner case for dead-lock condition during  suspend  events.



Driver Version 1.3.0.0 4/14/06:

-Driver Change - Support added for 100Mhz frequency steps when available. 



Driver Version 1.2.2.0 3/09/05:

-The processor driver supports performance state transitions on the AMD dual-core 

processor systems.

-The processor driver supports performance state transitions on the AMD Opteron 

MP-based systems.

	

Usage Notes   

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-Run Setup.exe for installation wizard.



-Run Setup.exe /s from the command-line console for a silent installation. 



Instructions for enabling Cool n Quiet on Windows XP with user accounts that do 

not have Administrative Rights



  1.	Log on as Administrator on the Local Machine.

  2.	Click Start, then Run.

  3.	Enter Regedt32 into the run dialog box and click Ok.

  4.	Locate and click the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ControlsFolder\PowerCfg\GlobalPowerPolicy

  5.	Right click and from the context menu, click Permissions.

  6.	Click on "Users" group entry.

  7.	Click in the Full Control box under the Allow heading and click Ok.

  8.	Locate and click the next registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ControlsFolder\PowerCfg\PowerPolicies

  9.	Right click and from the context menu, click Permissions.

  10.	 Click on "Users" group entry.

  11.	 Click in the Full Control box under the Allow heading and click Ok.

  12.	 Close the Registry.



Verify that users have the right to shut down the system:



  1.	In Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click 

"Local Security Policy"

  2.	In the left pane, expand Local Policies and click User Rights Assignment.

  3.	In the right pane, double-click "Shut down the system".

  4.	If the Security Setting does not include the "Users" group, click on button 

to add the "Users" group.



Making these changes will allow normal users to alter power scheme settings without being

added to the Local Administrators group.

	

Deliverables 

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Setup.exe

ReadMe.rtf



OEMs/ODMs can bundle the signed driver with their software CD.



System Requirements

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Microprocessors supported:

Any AMD Athlon 64, Sempron, Turion 64 or Opteron processor with PowerNow! or Cool n Quiet 

enabled processor and appropriate BIOS support.



This software installs and operates under the following operating systems:

  Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP 32-bit or x64 Edition

  Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server 2003 32-bit or x64 Edition



The following languages are supported: 

  English, Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch 

(Netherlands), Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, 

Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.



KNOWN Windows XP LIMITATIONS: 

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"System Properties" reports wrong processor speed.

  For more information, please refer to the following website: 

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303602

The Processor speed may be reported incorrectly in Windows XP.

  For more information, please refer to the following website: 

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316965

If not running ServicePack 2 (SP2), the processor performance state may not be restored to 

the maximum state if the CPU runs at 100 percent. This problem occurs if the computer is 100 

percent busy when the power policy changes. 

  For more information and support options, please refer to the following website:

  http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330512



NOTE:  As with all driver installations on Windows, you need to login as Administrator or 

have administrator rights for your domain login.



(c) 1999-2006 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  All rights reserved.  



LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:  THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL AMD OR ITS 

SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR 

LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR 

INABILITY TO USE THE MATERIALS, EVEN IF AMD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE

S. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENT

IAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.



AMD does not assume any responsibility for any errors which may appear in the Materials nor 

any responsibility to support or update the Materials.  AMD retains the right to make changes

to its test specifications at any time, without notice.  NO SUPPORT OBLIGATION: AMD is not 

obligated to furnish, support, or make any further information, software, technical 

information, know-how, or show-how available to you. 



U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS: The Materials and documentation are provided with 

RESTRICTED RIGHTS.  Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions

 as set forth in FAR52.227014 and DFAR252.227-7013, et seq., or its successor.  Use of the 

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Trademarks

AMD, the AMD arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron , AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, and 

AMD Cool n Quiet are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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