Here’s a breakdown of what that string means, followed by content you can use for documentation, a blog post, a system report, or a troubleshooting guide.
PERF_CTL (0x199) and PERF_STATUS (0x198) for P-state transitions.ACPI: Indicates the interface used for power management and hardware discovery. GenuineIntel: Confirms the manufacturer is Intel. Intel64: Specifies a 64-bit architecture. acpi genuineintel---intel64-family-6-model-58
Model 58 (0x3A): Specifically identifies Ivy Bridge (Client) processors. Common examples include: Desktop: Core i7-3770, i5-3570, i3-3220. Mobile: Core i7-3610QM, i5-3210M. GenuineIntel: Indicates the vendor is Intel Corporation. 2. Understanding ACPI Context Here’s a breakdown of what that string means,
acpi genuineintel---intel64-family-6-model-151
Further reading:
architecture. It is typically found in the Device Manager or system logs when a driver is missing or being identified. Technical Breakdown MSR PERF_CTL (0x199) and PERF_STATUS (0x198) for P-state
: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, the standard for hardware discovery and power management. GenuineIntel : Indicates the processor is manufactured by Intel. Family 6, Model 58 : This specific pairing (Model 58 is in hex) identifies 3rd Generation Intel Core (Ivy Bridge) processors. : Confirms the processor supports 64-bit architecture. Common Associated Processors