MiTAC 8355 service manual CPU ClawHammer Processor, Compatible with Existing 32-bit Code Base

8355 N/B MAINTENANCE

1.2.1 CPU_ ClawHammer PROCESSOR

The ClawHammer processor family is designed to support performance desktop and workstation applications. It provides a high-performance HyperTransport. link to I/O, as well as a single 64-bit high-performance DDR memory controller.

Compatible with Existing 32-bit Code Base

Including support for SSE, SSE2, MMXTM, 3DNow!TM, technology and all legacy x86 instructions

Runs existing operating systems and drivers

Local APIC on-chip

AMD x86-64 Technology

AMD.s 64-bit x86 instruction set extensions

64-bit integer registers, 48-bit virtual addresses, 40-bit physical addresses

Eight new 64-bit integer registers (16 total)

Eight new 128-bit SSE/SSE2 registers (16 total)

Integrated Memory Controller

Low-latency, high-bandwidth

72-bit DDR at 200, 266, 333, and 400 MHz (64-bits + 8-bits ECC)

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