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What is an Intel engineering sample processor and can I receive a warranty on it?
Intel engineering sample processors, also known as Intel Qualification Sample Processors,
are pre-production processors loaned to Intel's Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs),
Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs), and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). They
are used in the product design cycle prior to product launch.
Can I purchase an Intel engineering sample processor?
Intel engineering sample processor are provided by Intel under nondisclosure and/or special
loan agreement terms with restrictions on the recipient's handling and use. Intel engineering
sample processor are not for sale or resale and are the sole property of Intel.
Can I receive a warranty on Intel engineering sample processor?
Intel engineering sample processors are not covered under Intel warranty and are generally
not supported by Intel past the pre-production phase.
How do I identify Intel engineering sample processor?
The easiest way to tell if you have an Intel engineering sample processor is to look at the
processor topside markings. If you have a 4 or 5 digit Qspec you have an engineering
sample. A production processor will have a 5 digit sSpec such as SLB9L on the topside
markings. Another way to tell is if you see the letters ES on the top of the processor as
shown in the image below.