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Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB899656)

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  • Version: 899656
  • Category: Update
  • Language: English

On some multi-processor x64 systems, Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not correctly recognize all configured processors when hyper-threading is enabled.

  • On some multi-processor x64 systems, Windows Server 2003 SP1 does not correctly recognize all configured processors when hyper-threading is enabled. This occurs when the BIOS has been designed to reprogram the APIC (advanced programmable interrupt controllers) ID’s at boot time. Most x64 systems are not affected. Do not install this update unless you are experiencing the stated problem.
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FileSize
WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB899656-x64-ENU.exe
SHA1: 71b35d3567464178137b847abef65a5e47ecb986
723 KB

System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition


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