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I486SL

Type of microprocessor

In addition, the System Management Mode (SMM) (the same mode introduced with i386SL) was included with this processor. The system management mode makes it possible to shut down the processor without losing data. To achieve this, the processor state is saved in an area of static RAM (SMRAM). The 3.3-volt 25 MHz version of Intel486 SL which contains 1.4 million-transistor device built using the 800 nm of three-layer CHMOS V process. This was available for USD $269 in 1,000-unit quantities.

In mid-1993, Intel incorporated the SMM feature in all its new 80486 processors and discontinued the SL series.

Refer to the respective section of the list of Intel microprocessors for technical details.

References

Anzovin, Steven. ''The green PC: making choices that make a difference''. United Kingdom, Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 1993. 42.
Chen, Allan, "On the Air and on the Road", Intel Corporation, Microcomputer Solutions, January/February 1993. page 2
Chen, Allan, "On the Air and on the Road", Intel Corporation, Microcomputer Solutions, January/February 1993. page 2

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