provides a full list of references and ordering information for these references. This document assumes the reader has an understanding of computer architecture in general, the Processor Architecture, the various Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) specifications, and OF. Some understanding of the current personal computer and workstation architectures is also useful. A list of suggested background reading includes: . Note that this specification is referred to as the “Processor Architecture,” or “PA,” in the body of this document. and relevant bindings