A method and apparatus for retraining skew compensation in an interface is
presented. In one embodiment, a retraining interval is determined, and
counters in the transmitting agent and receiving agent count up until the
retraining interval is reached. A tracking unit used to select one of
several interpolated clocks may then be powered up, and a special
retraining phit may be sent across the interface. During the retraining
process, the transfer of flits into and out of the flow-control mechanism
may be inhibited. When the retraining process is finished, the tracking
unit may be powered down.