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yenduri
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June 13, 2009 9:08 AM PDT
Hardware random number generator in current chipsets?
Hi,

I understand that Intel 82802 firmware hub has a hardware RNG.
Is this still offered in the current chipsets? Trying to determine
whether to write a OpenSolaris driver for it.

Thanks,
-Krishna
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August 20, 2009 10:53 AM PDT
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Hi,

I understand that Intel 82802 firmware hub has a hardware RNG.
Is this still offered in the current chipsets? Trying to determine
whether to write a OpenSolaris driver for it.

Thanks,
-Krishna

Hello Krishna,

Documentation at http://developer.intel.com/design/software/drivers/platform/security.htm indicates that this feature is only enabled for the following:

Intel(R) 810 Chipset Family
Intel(R) 815 Chipset Family
Intel(R) 830 Chipset Family
Intel(R) 845G Chipset Family

However, if you have a specific chipset in mind, it may be worth checking product specifications or asking product technical support.

Regards,

Gina H.


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