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To: Charles Gryba who wrote (148021)	11/14/2001 9:01:47 AM
From: Dan3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Intel confirms Itanium problem By Mike Magee, 14/11/2001 09:50:59 BST THE T6 ITANIUM PROBLEM we have reported on for the last few weeks could be close to resolution, as Intel confirmed that it and its partner Compaq had uncovered a problem with the 64-bit processors. An official statement from Intel has also clarified what the firm means by the word "sighting" - a word that caused us some problems here yesterday. Said the statement: "Intel is working closely with an Compaq and investigating a sighting they have reported in connection with a 4-way Itanium-based configuration. The root cause of this sighting has not yet been determined but we are both working to identify it." Our understanding is that Compaq claims that there is an erratum in the die which has prevented it from shipping its Proliant Itanium boxes although the firm announced them this summer. Continued Intel: "In the enterprise market segment, sightings at the system, software and platform levels are common. Intel works closely with its customers to thoroughly investigate all reported sightings. " What is a sighting? "A sighting is any issue affecting the performance or reliability of an enterprise server system that is witnessed at the system, software and/or platform levels. Sightings are common occurrences and most are root-caused to something other than a silicon issue. If an Intel processor or product's behaviour deviates outside of normal specifications, a sighting may become an erratum. " So there you have it. Yesterday we reported that a fresh stepping of the Itanium 733 and 800MHz chips, the C1, has left the Intel fabs and winging towards the testers at the Compaq Corp. In defence of Intella shock, it does seem to be the only major microprocessor manufacturer to formally disclose errata in its chips. It implemented this policy after the FDIV Pentium problem, exacerbated by the swift takeup of the Internet, caused it to withdraw or replace faulty microprocessors. µ 213.219.40.69