Intel® Desktop BoardsSpecification Update Details

Desktop Board Specification Updates contain these types of information:

  • Specification Changes are modifications to the current published specifications. These changes will be incorporated into the next release of the specifications.


  • Errata are design defects or errors. Characterized errata may cause the desktop board's behavior to deviate from published specifications. Hardware and software designed to be used with any given Printed Board Assembly (PBA) and BIOS revision level must assume that all errata documented for that PBA and BIOS revision are present on all desktop boards.


  • Specification Clarifications describe a specification in greater detail or further highlight a specification's impact to a complex design situation. These clarifications will be incorporated into the next release of the specifications.


  • Documentation Changes include typos, errors, or omissions from the current published specifications. These changes will be incorporated into the next release of the specifications.

Specification Updates are revised only as changes occur. If a new revision is created, it will be posted per the following 2008 schedule:

Jan. 16, Feb 13, Mar. 12, Apr 16, May 14, June 11, July 16, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 10.