-intro-one- wrote:Read this again:
http://developer.intel.com/technology/intel64/index.htm
It is still not 64-bit processor and You still can't install eg. Vista 64 there.
I don't think you know what you're talking about.
Here's what the page of your link says...
Intel® 64 Architecture
Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Intel 64 provides support for:
* 64-bit flat virtual address space
* 64-bit pointers
* 64-bit wide general purpose registers
* 64-bit integer support
* Up to one terabyte (TB) of platform address space
Desktop and notebook processors
Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor
Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Now, where exactly does it say it's not a 64-bit processor? Furthermore, specifically for Kat's processor:
Processor Specifications:
sSpec Number: SLA9X
CPU Speed: 2.33 GHz
PCG: 06
Bus Speed: 1333 MHz
Bus/Core Ratio: 7
L2 Cache Size: 4 MB
L2 Cache Speed: 2.33 GHz
Package Type: LGA775
Manufacturing Technology: 65 nm
Core Stepping: G0
CPUID String: 06FBh
Thermal Design Power: 65W
Thermal Specification: 72°C
VID Voltage Range: 0.85V – 1.5V
Supported Features:
■ Dual Core
■ Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology
■ Intel® EM64T <== This here says it IS a 64-bit CPU
■ Intel® Virtualization Technology
■ Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
■ Execute Disable Bit
■ Intel® Thermal Monitor