diff --git a/sys/amd64/conf/NOTES b/sys/amd64/conf/NOTES
index 030126179e6c..a24f43d86bb6 100644
--- a/sys/amd64/conf/NOTES
+++ b/sys/amd64/conf/NOTES
@@ -21,11 +21,6 @@ machine		amd64
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 # SMP OPTIONS:
 #
-# The apic device enables the use of the I/O APIC for interrupt delivery.
-# The apic device can be used in both UP and SMP kernels, but is required
-# for SMP kernels.  Thus, the apic device is not strictly an SMP option,
-# but it is a prerequisite for SMP.
-#
 # Notes:
 #
 # By default, mixed mode is used to route IRQ0 from the AT timer via