Intel BFCBASE Data Sheet - Page 23

Electrical Specifications 2.9 Note: Mixing Processors Intel supports and validates multi-processor configurations only in which all processors operate with the same FSB frequency, core frequency, number of cores, and have the same internal cache sizes. Mixing components operating at different internal clock frequencies or number of cores is not supported and will not be validated by Intel. Processors within a system must operate at the same frequency per bits [12:8] of the CLOCK_FLEX_MAX MSR; however this does not apply to frequency transitions initiated due to thermal events, Extended HALT, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology transitions, or assertion of the FORCEPR# signal (See Section 6). Mixing processors of different steppings but the same model (as per CPUID instruction) is supported. Details regarding the CPUID instruction are provided in the AP-485 Intel® Processor Identification and the CPUID Instruction application note. 2.10 Absolute Maximum and Minimum Ratings Table 2-8 specifies absolute maximum and minimum ratings only, which lie outside the functional limits of the processor. Only within specified operation limits, can functionality and long-term reliability be expected. At conditions outside functional operation condition limits, but within absolute maximum and minimum ratings, neither functionality nor long-term reliability can be expected. If a device is returned to conditions within functional operation limits after having been subjected to conditions outside these limits, but within the absolute maximum and minimum ratings, the device may be functional, but with its lifetime degraded depending on exposure to conditions exceeding the functional operation condition limits. At conditions exceeding absolute maximum and minimum ratings, neither functionality nor long-term reliability can be expected. Moreover, if a device is subjected to these conditions for any length of time then, when returned to conditions within the functional operating condition limits, it will either not function or its reliability will be severely degraded. Although the processor contains protective circuitry to resist damage from static electric discharge, precautions should always be taken to avoid high static voltages or electric fields. Table 2-8. Processor Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol VCC VTT TCASE TSTORAGE Parameter Min Max Core voltage with respect to VSS FSB termination voltage with respect to VSS Processor case temperature -0.30 -0.30 1.55 1.55 See Section 6 See Section 6 Storage temperature -40 85 Unit V V °C °C Notes1 2, 3, 4 Notes: 1. For functional operation, all processor electrical, signal quality, mechanical and thermal specifications must be satisfied. 2. Storage temperature is applicable to storage conditions only. In this scenario, the processor must not receive a clock, and no pins can be connected to a voltage bias. Storage within these limits will not affect the long-term reliability of the device. For functional operation, please refer to the processor case temperature specifications. 3. This rating applies to the processor and does not include any tray or packaging. 4. Failure to adhere to this specification can affect the long-term reliability of the processor. Document Number: 318080-002 23