topic Re:Outdated reference in SDM volume3a in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Outdated reference in SDM volume3a

meowette — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:12:56 GMT

The Intel SDM has an outdated reference in "Figure 2-3. Transitions Among the Processor’s Operating Modes".

Instead of "See Section 10.8.5" and "See Section 10.8.5.4", it should say "See Section 11.8.5" and "See Section 11.8.5.4".

thanks!!! :3

Re: Outdated reference in SDM volume3a

KennethB_Intel — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:44:27 GMT

Hello meowette,

Thank you for reaching out to the Intel Community Forum. I understand you are reporting an outdated reference in the SDM Volume 3A. To assist you better, could you please provide the following details:

Could you please share with us the link of the document?
Could you also please tell us what the exact assistance you needed was?

Your input will help us review and confirm the issue accurately. We will wait for your response so we can further assist you.

Best regards,

Kenneth B.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Outdated reference in SDM volume3a

meowette — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:27:23 GMT

Hi,

Link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/intel-sdm.html

All manuals there that contain volume 3a (singular or combined) have the wrong reference in that figure, they should be referencing to Section 11 not 10. 10.8.5 points to "Microcode Update Resources" when it should instead point to Section 11.8.5 "Initializing IA-32e Mode", same for 10.8.5.4 which should be 11.8.5.4. I'm asking for the figure (2-8 Vol. 3A, Figure 2-3. Transitions Among the Processor’s Operating Modes) in the manual to be corrected so it points to the correct place ^-^

thanks and let me know if any additional info is needed !!

Re:Outdated reference in SDM volume3a

KennethB_Intel — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:53:18 GMT

Hello meowette,

Thank you for your response. Please allow me to check this internally first. I will make sure to provide you with an update as soon as possible once I have more information to share.

Thank you.

Best regards,

Kenneth B.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re:Outdated reference in SDM volume3a

KennethB_Intel — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:25:08 GMT

Hello meowette,

Thank you for your patience. Please be advised that I will create a ticket for you so we can forward your concern to the appropriate team who handles your concern.

Kindly expect an email within the day.

Since there is no further action required on our end as of this time, I will now proceed to close this case. If you require further assistance, please feel free to submit a new inquiry, as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Thank you!

Best regards,

Kenneth B.

Intel Customer Support Technician