README Contents
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1.  Introduction
2.  System Requirements
3.  Release Notes
4.  Features and Its Usage
5.  Known Issues and Bug Reporting
6.  License Agreement
7.  3rd party software

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1.  Introduction
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This README file contains release notes for the Intel(R) PerfMon Extension Provider, description and usage of all the features, any problems or issues that were known at the time of shipment.


Intel(R) PerfMon IPF Extension Provider Overview:
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Intel® PerfMon IPF Extension Provider helps to expose several system performance parameters related to iGfx, DGfx, NPU, memory, disk, network , system uptime, thread, process . The PerfMon Provider (PerfMonProvider.dll) is a dynamic link library which uses the IPF Framework and internal library to provide expected data. This provider uses the Intel(R) Platform Register Interface Driver (PRI Driver) to read the platform registers to capture device names from the system.



2.  System Requirements
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a. Microsoft® Windows 11 Desktop OS (Build 22000.100 and above)
b. The utility supports the following microprocessors:
    (i)  Intel® Core Processor Line Code name AlderLake Processor (SKU - S, SKU - P)
    (ii) Intel® Core Processor Line Code name RaptorLake Processor (SKU - S, SKU - P)
    (iii) Intel® Core Processor Line Code name MeteorLake Processor
    (iv) Intel® Core Processor Line Code name LunarLake Processor
    (v) Intel® Core Processor Line Code name ArrowLake Processor
    (vi) Intel® Core Processor Line Code name Pantherlake Processor

c. IPF Extensible (V2.2.10204.7) Framework should be installed and available on the target system.

3.  Release Notes
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Release 01.03.1001
    WCL Compliant release 

Release 01.02.1003
    Stress and stability fixes 

Release 01.02.1002
    Added fix for independent PRID installation. No need to install the socthermal provider prior to 
    the installation of perfmon provider.

Release 01.02.1001
    Migrated to SDK version: V2.2.10204.7

Release 01.01.1002
    Fix related to HLK and Graphics namespace issue 

Release 01.01.1001
    Initial Release.


4.  Features and Its Usage
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The Intel® PerfMon Exension Provider includes the Provider DLL, INF files for installation and associated dependencies.

Please refer the Intel® Innovation Platform Framework Namespace User Guide for the list of capabilities supported by this provider.

To install, register and use this provider with the IPF Framework, follow below steps.
        a. Open Command prompt in Administrator mode
        b. CD to "Intel(R) PerfMon IPF Extension Provider" folder
        c. Run below commands
                pnputil /add-driver PerfMonProvider_ext.inf /install
                pnputil /add-driver PerfMonProvider_sw.inf /install
                
To uninstall the provider, follow below steps.
        a. Open Command prompt in Administrator mode
        b. Run below command and get the <oem#.inf> filenames associated with PerfMonProvider_ext.inf and PerfMonProvider_sw.inf.
                pnputil /enum-drivers
        c. Once the <oem#.inf> filenames are obtained, run below command for both the <oem#.inf> files
                pnputil /delete-driver <oem#.inf> /uninstall


5.  Known Issues and Bug Reporting
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a. To report a bug on this utility, please submit the bug report to your Intel Field Representative.


6.  License Agreement:
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This ReadMe file as well as the software described in it is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document.

Except as permitted by such license, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Intel Corporation. 
Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products. No license, expressed or implied otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, lifesaving, or life sustaining applications. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
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Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.


7.  3rd party software:
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    No Third-party components are shipped with this provider.
    
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*Third-party brands and names are the property of the respective owners.
