Intel readying B3 stepping update for P55 chipset
Intel has said that they are preparing a B3 stepping update for their P55 chipset.
Intel P55 B3 chipset will undergo the following changes, according to Intel:
- New MM number and S-spec numbers for the converted products;
- Firmware and minor BIOS updates are required with the conversion;
- Processor MRC/microcode update required to enable future processors;
- Recommended storage driver upgrade from Intel MSM 8.9 to Intel RST 9.5.
Both the B2 and B3 steppings will support the upcoming “Clarkdale” 32nm processors.
“Current P55 boards as well as new P55 boards should support Clarkdale. As always end users should check with their board vendor before upgrading,” said George Alfs, an Intel spokesperson.
Source: Xbit
