Intel Math Kernel Library User Guide for Linux

Intel® Math Kernel Library for the Linux* OS User's Guide, introduces Intel® Math Kernel Library (Intel® MKL) 9.0 gold release to 10.0 Gold release, including usage methods, LINPACK and MP LINPACK benchmark tests, support for third-party and deleted interfaces, etc.


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Brand
Intel
Category
System Tools
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
127
File format
PDF
File size
1.7 MB
Published
01 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
EF048B8FA39B969308D0B9C2FC181C59

About this manual

This guide provides detailed information on installing Intel® Math Kernel Library (MKL) on Linux*, configuring development environments, and linking applications with static or dynamic libraries. It covers the layered model, ILP64 support, and integration with Eclipse* IDE.

Later chapters describe performance management, threading controls, memory handling, and benchmark utilities such as LINPACK and MP LINPACK. Appendices list language‑specific interfaces and third‑party support, while the index helps locate topics quickly.

What's inside

  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Getting Started
  • Chapter 3: Intel MKL Structure
  • Chapter 4: Configuring Your Development Environment
  • Chapter 5: Linking Your Application with Intel MKL
  • Chapter 6: Managing Performance and Memory
  • Chapter 10: Getting Assistance in Eclipse IDE
  • Chapter 11: LINPACK and MP LINPACK Benchmarks
  • Appendix A: Language Interfaces Support
  • Appendix B: Third‑Party Interfaces

Specifications

Supported operating systemLinux*
Supported architectureIntel® 64
Threading control methodOpenMP* environment variable

Frequently asked questions

How can I set the number of threads for Intel MKL?

Use the OpenMP* environment variable or the MKL threading controls described in the "Techniques to Set the Number of Threads" section.

Where can I find the Intel MKL documentation?

The documentation can be viewed in the Eclipse* IDE help system or accessed online at Intel’s developer site.

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