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AMD Athlon 64 and Opteron Processors: BIOS and Kernel Developer's Guide

This document serves as a comprehensive technical guide for developers working with AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Opteron processors. It provides in-depth information essential for low-level BIOS development, driver creation, and operating system kernel module implementation.

The guide covers critical aspects including:

Processor initialization and configuration
Memory system architecture and configuration
HyperTransport™ technology integration
Machine Check Architecture for error handling
Performance monitoring and thermal management
Detailed register specifications and programming interfaces

It assumes a foundational knowledge of microprocessor programming and x86/AMD64 architecture, offering detailed insights into implementation-specific features for these powerful AMD processors.

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