How to Use This Document

This User's Guide explains how you can use the Intel® Fortran Compiler. It provides information on how to get started with the Intel Fortran Compiler, how this compiler operates and what capabilities it offers for high performance. You will learn how to use the standard and advanced compiler optimizations to gain maximum performance of your application.

This documentation assumes that you are familiar with the Fortran Standard programming language and with the Intel® processor architecture. You should also be familiar with the host computer's operating system.

Note:
This document explains how information and instructions apply differently to each targeted architecture. If there is no specific indication to either architecture, the description is applicable for both architectures.

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