Intel Discovers Bug in 6-Series Chipset

AnandTech:

The fix requires new hardware, which means you will have to exchange your motherboard for a new one. Intel hasn’t posted any instructions on how the recall will be handled other than to contact Intel via its support page or contact the manufacturer of your hardware directly. In speaking with motherboard manufacturers it seems they are as surprised by this as I am. 

Intel will begin shipping the fixed version of the chipset in late February.  The recall will reduce Intel’s revenue by around $300 million and cost around $700 million to completely repair and replace affected systems.

Hardware bugs are expensive.

★ Monday, 31 January 2011