Questions tagged [intel]
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Why is the 6 GHz band not working with my Wi-Fi 6 card?
I've recently installed an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 controller to test 6 GHz wireless networks. The specifications clearly say that the device supports 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands, but the iw list shows that all 6 GHz frequencies are…
Abra Mixabra
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Will the CPU become unusable if left without power for an extended period of time?
I bought an Intel CPU, but it seems it will take some time for the other components to arrive. My question is, if the CPU just stays in the box and is left unpowered, will it become unusable?
The CPU contains information such as instructions and…
onaquest64
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An entry in my system env variables 'IGCCSVC_DB' has a base 64 string as a value, any idea what its purpose might be?
On Windows 11, what is the purpose of IGGCCSVC_DB in my environment variables?
I'm assuming this is the Intel Graphics Command Center Service (IGGCCSVC). DB means database. The IGGCCSVC_DB string value…
sc_top22
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Dell suggests lowest of the low maximum RAM
I have a Dell Inspiron 620s PC. It has a Core i3 2120 processor which supports 32 GB RAM and an H61 chipset motherboard which supports 16 GB RAM, but then also at the Dell website it says the maximum RAM for my PC is 8 GB. Why, just why?
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Maximum RAM for Intel N100?
I'm searching for a low-power board for my own home server, but there is something I don't understand about the Intel N100:
ASRock states it supports 32GB of RAM
Intel states the maximum RAM is 16GB
People on Geizhals are saying 32GB works…
thomas
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How can I tell if an Intel CPU supports nested virtualization?
How can I tell if an Intel CPU supports nested virtualization? So far I was only able to check if an Intel CPU supports virtualization.
I use Windows 11 24H2 Pro with a MSI GS76 Stealth 11UH laptop, which has a Intel Core i9-11900H CPU.
I don't see…
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Is it okay to turn off Intel VMD after updating Windows 11?
I don't know anything about Intel VMD and have no idea what it is. I updated my Windows 11 on my ASUS laptop and after restart I get into blue screen and I did everything but none of it worked. I disabled VMD in boot settings and Windows finally…
iam_aliwm
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Intel Virtualization hidden in BIOS
I am trying to enable virtualization on my Debian system. The command
sudo modprobe kvm-intel
fails with Operation not supported error.
Processor: Intel Xeon E31260L
Motherboard: Intel Serverboard S1200BTL
The intel specification for my processor…
Rockrid3r
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Unable to set correct resolution with Intel Arc Graphics GPU
Abstract: After setting up Linux on my new ThinkPad I am unable to set the recommended resolution for my monitor.
Some details:
anon@anon:~$ uname -a
Linux debian12 6.11.4-zabbly+ #debian12 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Oct 18 06:50:10 UTC 2024 x86_64…
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what does it mean if Linux thinks my WiFi card is an Ethernet interface?
I have two laptops, both of which are believed to contain a Intel Wireless-AC 9260 2x2 802.11ac + BT5.0 (vPro) WiFi card.
On one laptop, running Ubuntu 22.04, the OS identifies the card as a Wireless interface with wireless capabilities.
$ sudo lshw…
Dianna
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What are "Global Pages" for? (Intel x86 processors)
In Intel Software Developer's Manual (Intel 64 and IA-32 Architectures Software Developer's Manual, June 2023 edit version) Volume 3A Section 4.10.2.4, while explaining TLBs, the following is said about "Global Pages":
The Intel-64 and IA-32…
WannabeArchitect
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Cannot run apps with Vulkan
I'm on Arch Linux and after last update (I guess this related with new version of mesa when they remove old drivers) I cannot run apps with vulkan. I got next outputs when run vkcube command and UI сloses immediately:
Selected GPU 0: Intel(R) Xe…
IWantToSpeepZzz
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Why is the enhancement tab missing in sound properties for Bluetooth devices on an Intel BE200?
I like the setting "Loudness Equalization" as on. It's visible for 0.3mm Speaker settings but when I connect a Bluetooth headphone, it's not visible for them.
My Bluetooth hardware is Intel BE200.
When I disable "Intel® Smart Sound Technology for…
CodePanda
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Get the number of Intel Performance cores in a script?
How to get the number of Performance cores, also known as P-cores in a script?
Optionally, how to get the number of Efficient-cores or Low Power Efficient-cores? (This question does not concern me right now, but it seems fitting and could be of use…
VasyaNovikov
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Intel Driver & Support Assistant wants new network drivers but installation fails
Intel Driver and Support Assistant says that I should update my network drivers. Unfortunately, it fails to install and says No Intel Network Connections.
Device Manager says I already have the latest drivers.
Advice on whether to leave "as-is" or…
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