Intel APIC Architecture

Intel APIC Architecture

The Intel APIC Architecture is a system of advanced programmable interrupt controllers (APICs) designed by Intel for use in symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer systems. It was originally implemented by the Intel 82093AA and 82489DX, and is found in most x86 SMP motherboards. It is one of several attempts to solve interrupt routing efficiency issues in multiprocessor computer systems.

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