Q:	Why is Cool`n`Quiet™ technology not running on my AMD-based system with Windows Vista™?
A:	Microsoft Windows Vista has the latest Cool`n`Quiet driver built in and has Cool`n`Quiet enabled by default. No additional driver installation is required. If Cool`n`Quiet is not running on your Windows Vista based AMD64 desktop system please ensure that your motherboard BIOS is Windows Vista compliant and Cool’n’Quiet enabled. Customers may have to contact their system or motherboard vendor for a BIOS update that can enable Cool`n`Quiet technology on Windows Vista.


Q:	Where can I download the latest AMD Cool`n`Quiet™ driver for use with Microsoft Windows Vista™?
A:	Microsoft Windows Vista now has the latest Cool`n`Quiet driver built in and has Cool`n`Quiet enabled by default. No additional driver installation is required.


Q:	How do I enable Cool`n`Quiet™ on my AMD-based system with Windows Vista™?
A:	Microsoft® Windows Vista has the latest Cool`n`Quiet driver built in and has Cool`n`Quiet enabled by default. No additional driver installation is required. To check that Cool`n`Quiet technology is working please follow the below steps – Please ensure that your motherboard BIOS is Windows Vista compliant and Cool`n`Quiet enabled. You may have to contact your system manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer for help to do this or for possible BIOS updates that may enable support for Cool`n`Quiet. Under Microsoft Windows Vista, from the main menu please open “Control Panel” then open the “System and Maintenance” option and then from there select “Power Options”. From the “Power Options” menu please ensure that the “Balanced” power plan is selected. This is the Windows Vista default setting. Download and install the AMDclock utility from http://www.amd.com/drivers this utility shows the processor speed in real time and you can easily see Cool`n`Quiet technology working to slow down the processors speed when the system is not under high use.


Q:	What is the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor?
A:	The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor is poised to deliver an experience unmatched in the industry, targeting prosumer and digital media enthusiasts, as well as those who run many software applications simultaneously. These new processors, designed for desktop and desktop-replacement notebooks, deliver performance improvements up to 80 percent on many digital media and productivity applications over single-core AMD Athlon 64 processors. The model numbers in this new family of processors include the 3800+, 4200+, 4400+, 4600+ and 4800+.


Q:	What is the target market for the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor?
A:	The AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor is targeted towards the prosumer and digital media segments. These processors are designed for sophisticated power users who run multiple processor-intensive applications simultaneously. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor is also ideal for digital content creation and entertainment consumption. Today’s PCs are multi-tasking environments. With the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processors, the ability to multi-task, such as creating digital content while checking and writing e-mails, while downloading audio files such as MP3s or music downloads off the Web, will allow users to do more in less time. AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processors will also deliver superior performance as multi-threaded applications spread from the enterprise server market to the client and consumer markets.


Q:	Does the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor design have two AMD Athlon 64 processors on a single die?
A:	Yes. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor design is true dual-core - with two CPU cores on one die. AMD’s dual-core architecture relies on advanced Direct Connect Architecture to supply each core with the memory and I/O bandwidth needed to maintain high performance per core. AMD’s on-chip integrated memory controller ensures that both cores have optimal access to the integrated memory controller and integrated HyperTransport™ links, so that performance scales well with the number of cores. Our competitor’s dual-core processor, as illustrated in press coverage, relies on outdated front-side bus architecture to relay both memory and I/O traffic from the cores to the memory controller that resides outside the processor chip.


Q:	What do AMD Athlon 64 processor model numbers represent?
A:	Since frequency alone is not an accurate measure of performance, AMD model numbers are a simple, accurate representation of relative AMD processor performance based on industry-standard software benchmarks. The higher the model number, the better the overall software performance running on the processor. The “+” at the end of each model number indicates the added performance benefits delivered by the innovative AMD64 architecture, such as an integrated memory controller and HyperTransport technology. These two factors alone account for a significant improvement in performance.


Q:	What are the details of the transition to socket AM2?
A:	In Q206, AMD announced the top-to-bottom transition to socket AM2 in the commercial and consumer desktop space. As a customer-centric company, AMD believes in delivering technologies that benefit customers and end users. The transition to socket AM2 is designed to enable performance enhancements and next-generation platform innovations such as AMD Virtualization and high-performance, unbuffered DDR2 memory. AMD has client systems available from leading OEMs and system builders worldwide. For information on “where to buy,” please visit http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9488^13702,00.html


Q:	Why are the desktop processors transitioning to AM2?
A:	AMD believes in bringing customer-centric technology to market that benefits the industry of providers for the AMD ecosystem and end users. By offering the AMD64 processors in the socket AM2 platform, AMD is helping enable performance enhancements and next-generation platform innovations with the use of cost-effective four-layer circuit boards and a 128-bit integrated DDR memory controller. In addition, the socket AM2 transition is designed to allow consolidation to help streamline the work for motherboard manufacturers, while helping reduce prices through economies of scale, which can result in better products at lower costs.


Q:	What benchmarks are you using?
A:	Please visit www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9488^9532,00.html for a complete list of benchmarks we use. AMD divides its benchmarks into three categories: overall performance, overall productivity, and overall digital media (and overall gaming – for the FX family of processors).


Q:	What are the key features and benefits of the AMD Athlon 64 FX and AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processors?
A:	The AMD dual-core processors are based on AMD64 technology, which provides: Choice: OEMs can select from industry-leading technologies to build differentiated solutions. Performance: Leading-edge performance to enable an immersive experience. HyperTransport™ technology for increased bandwidth and reducing bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures. High-performance on-die cache. Integrated DDR2 memory controller designed to increase performance on memory-intensive applications. Security : Enhanced Virus Protection* designed to prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses, computer worms and Trojan horses. Dynamic Power Management: Cool‘n'Quiet™ technology designed for reduced power consumption and quieter and less heat intensive systems. Investment Protection: The ability to seamlessly migrate from today's 32-bit software to 64-bit PC applications. AMD Virtualization Chip-based ‘virtualization' allows for a single PC to act like multiple virtual machines AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 dual-core processor only : Full-throttle 64-bit and dual-core technologies for amazing gaming and digital media capabilities True dual-core design for increased performance when multi-tasking Takes advantage of multi-threaded PC software Integrated memory controller to reduce memory access latencies Runs today's 32- and 64-bit software with leading-edge performance


Q:	Does AMD still plan to support socket 939-pin package parts? If so, for how long?
A:	As a customer-centric company, we plan to support the socket 939-pin package parts as long as customer demand warrants it.


Q:	What are the major differences between socket AM2 and socket 939-pin?
A:	Socket AM2 provides support for DDR2 memory. Socket AM2 is almost identical to socket 939 but uses a protective mechanism (a manufacturing “key”) designed to prevent any socket 939-pin CPUs (DDR1 only) from being inserted into a socket AM2 motherboard, and to prevent socket AM2 CPUs (DDR2 only) from being inserted into a socket 939-pin motherboard.


Q:	What is DDR2 memory and what is the benefit to customers? What speeds of DDR2 will AMD support?
A:	DDR2 memory is the next generation of DDR memory that supports the open standards efforts of the Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC), the governing body for integrated circuit specifications. It uses an advanced signaling scheme that can offer higher data transfer rates than DDR1 memory. The advanced signaling scheme mentioned above allows high transfer rates using traditional PC motherboard manufacturing techniques. DDR2 benefits to customers include lower voltage and higher frequency headroom than DDR1 memory. Socket AM2 processors from AMD will support DDR2 speeds of 400MHz, 533MHz, 667MHz and, for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core and AMD Athlon™ 64 FX dual-core processors, 800MHz.


Q:	What types of end-user capabilities are enabled by dual-core technology?
A:	Consumers and businesses should realize an immediate benefit from AMD dual-core processors with the capability to run multimedia and security applications with outstanding performance. AMD dual-core processors can deliver advanced multi-tasking capabilities and exceptional multimedia performance as multi-threaded applications spread from the enterprise server market to the client and consumer markets. Examples include: Background Productivity , such as burning a CD or running firewall software in the background while working from home, banking online, or delivering video in the foreground. Digital Content Creation , such as photo editing, video editing or audio mixing. 3D Games , that take advantage of multithreading can provide enormous performance benefits and can offer more immersive experiences. Programming Commercial convergence applications , such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) supporting audio, video and data collaboration.