Genuineintel---intel64-family-6-model-58 - Acpi
You likely encountered this technical string in one of the following places:
This is the vendor identifier string. It tells the operating system that the CPU was manufactured by Intel Corporation. (Historically, competitor AMD uses the string "AuthenticAMD"). acpi genuineintel---intel64-family-6-model-58
: This is Intel's internal microarchitecture identifier category for its modern processor lines. You likely encountered this technical string in one
A: No. "Family 6" is a persistent lineage that continues to this day. Modern CPUs (like 12th-gen Alder Lake) are also part of "Family 6", but they have a much higher "Model" number (e.g., Model 151). It's a consistent naming scheme, not an indicator of age. Modern CPUs (like 12th-gen Alder Lake) are also
This stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. It is the bridge between the hardware and the operating system, allowing your software to tell the hardware when to sleep, wake up, or throttle power to save battery. GenuineIntel / Intel64:
If you are searching for this because of a or driver issue , you should look for "Intel 3rd Generation Core" or "7-series Chipset" drivers. Most modern operating systems (Windows 10/11 and recent Linux kernels) include these drivers by default, but a BIOS update from your motherboard manufacturer is often the best way to resolve ACPI-related "Model 58" errors. To help you further, could you tell me: Did you find this in a Crash Report or Blue Screen ?