> Here's how Intel does product differentiation: > > If the product is an "iN" something or other (e.g. > i3/i5/i7 or the > like), regardless of the underlying architecture, the > memory controller > DOES NOT support ECC. > > If the product is labeled "Xeon" something or other, > it DOES support ECC.
To keep beating a dead horse, it is possible to get ECC in an Intel iN processor. Here, for example, is a PDF from Intel with some details http://download.intel.com/pressroom/kits/embedded/pdfs/Core_i5-660_Corei3-540.pdf The relevant quote is " Error correcting code (ECC) memory is supported on both processors when paired with the Intel 3450 chipset." So what's happening is that Intel wants everyone to think they must have a Xeon to get ECC, but there are at least two Intel iN processors that support it. Of course you need a corresponding motherboard to take advantage of ECC. I'm not sure of the practical value of the above, since, seeing as Sandy Bridge stuff is either here or right around the corner, it would probably make sense to see how Intel's Sandy Bridge ECC strategy settles out. From links previously posted here, it looks like ECC will be much more widely supported on the new iN chips w/o requiring a Xeon branding. -- This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list opensolaris-discuss@opensolaris.org
