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The objective of the Intel validation program for DDR400 is to verify DDR400 SDRAM compliance to the Intel specifications for DDR400 and performance of DDR400 unbuffered DIMM modules in Intel desktop/workstation reference systems, so as to provide a guideline for memory compatibility with Intel® chipsets. This validation will be performed by an approved lab on a small sample of modules and is intended to demonstrate supplier design and manufacturing capability. The validation process uses standardized procedures and methodologies documented in the Intel validation procedures for DDR. For a copy of the specification, contact the approved test lab. The procedure is not intended to replace the normal product qualification process.
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| 1. DDR400 SDRAM parts ready for validation. |
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Before DDR400 parts are submitted, DDR266 2-2-2 or DDR333 SDRAM parts (of the same die stepping as the DDR400 parts) must pass the Intel validation process |
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| 2. Submit the DDR400 SDRAM with characterization data and compliance sheet to Intel. |
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Submit three DDR400 parts (of same die stepping as a passing DDR266 2-2-2 or DDR333 SDRAM) for each part number to Intel. |
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DDR400 SDRAM Compliance Sheet must be included with the validation sample shipment. The Characterization Datasheet should be sent by e-mail and the compliance sheet may also be sent by e-mail in addition to the hard copy with the shipment. |
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Send an e-mail copy of the compliance sheet to the Intel supplier manager that you are working with. | |
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| 3. Submit the DDR400 Unbuffered DIMMs and respective compliance sheet to the Intel approved lab. |
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DDR400 Unbuffered DIMMs Compliance Sheet must be included with the validation sample shipment. The compliance sheet may be sent by e-mail in addition to the hard copy with the shipment. Once the lab receives the compliance sheet and the samples, the lab will provide you with a submission ID. Please use this submission ID in all your future communications. The lab may also communicate to you a probable start date for the testing after receiving the samples at the lab. |
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Send an e-mail copy of the compliance sheet to the Intel supplier manager that you are working with. |
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| 4. DDR400 SDRAM Characterization Data review by Intel. |
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Intel reviews the data and communicates to supplier the validation results within 5 business days upon receiving validation data. |
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If all the characterization data pass for the part, Intel approved labs will perform SV module testing. | |
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| 5. DDR400 Unbuffered DIMM Data review by Intel and Web posting. |
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Intel reviews the validation results and communicates to supplier the validation results within 8-10 business days upon obtaining validation data. The SV plan is available with an NDA.
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If the DDR400 parts pass the characterization data and the DDR400 modules pass the validation tests, Intel will post the validated parts within 10 business days (in the format that appears on the compliance sheet) onto the DDR400 SDRAM and Unbuffered DIMM validation results Webpages respectively. The supplier, by submitting the samples through this process, has agreed to list the part on the Intel validation Webpage. Intel reserves the right to not list certain devices based on business needs. | |
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| 6. Validation failures. |
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If a part fails the characterization data check or the validation tests, then the supplier may fix the failure and resubmit characterization data and samples to Intel for re-validation. | |
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| 7. Questions regarding the validation. |
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If you have any questions, please contact Intel through your normal channels.
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| For a list of approved test labs, please refer to the appropriate validation results page. |
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