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    vPro Processors - Need Information Guide & Help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mushroom Honey Cream, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. Mushroom Honey Cream

    Mushroom Honey Cream Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to know what are the functions & features of the Intel vPro Technology in this badge of Processors listed below:
    I only can review the second generations vPro, please do assist me.

    Intel Core i7-740QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 6 MB L3) with vPro Technology
    Intel Core i7-820QM Processor with vPro Technology
    Intel Core i7-840QM Processor with vPro Technology
    (etc.)



    Thank you & have a nice day.
     
    Mushroom Honey Cream, Feb 19, 2011
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  2. KSD

    KSD Notebook Consultant

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    did u try intel's website?
     
    KSD, Feb 19, 2011
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  3. Mushroom Honey Cream

    Mushroom Honey Cream Notebook Enthusiast

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    On the intel's website i can only see the second generations vPro which is the new ones that will be integrated onto Sandy Bridge, not the older versions but i have no idea if there's any difference between the older version of vPro and the newer ones.

    Since intel will be able access our data freely for the second generation's vPro (not sure if these applies to the older versions), i wonder it is safe for users out there, will all the personal + company data be safe... ?
     
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  4. KSD

    KSD Notebook Consultant

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    check wikipedia. that might explain them or give u more sources to look into...sorry i am of no further help
     
    KSD, Feb 19, 2011
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  5. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    From Wikipedia:

    Intel vPro technology is a set of technologies built into the hardware of the laptop or desktop PC.[2] The technology is targeted at businesses, not consumers. A PC with vPro includes Intel AMT, Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT), Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT), a gigabit network connection, and so on. There may be a PC with a Core 2 processor, without vPro built in. However, vPro features require a PC with at least a Core 2 processor. Current versions of vPro are built into PCs with Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processors and more recently some versions of Core i5 and Core i7 processors.

    I can verify to you that I have these options Intel listed for vPro-enabled system with my i5-560M on my Elitebook. Even though I personally don't even use half the features since this particular laptop is my personal laptop and not operating under a business setup.
     
    Star Forge, Feb 19, 2011
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