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From: "Brian F. G. Bidulock" <bidulock@openss7.org>
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Subject: Re: mixing cache size on xeon4's in smp system
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Marty,

On Sun, 04 Jun 2006, Marty Leisner wrote:

> 	
> I have a 2.4 gig hz xeon (533) with a 512k cache.
> Can I use a 2.4 gig xeon  (533) with a 1Mbyte cache in an smp configuration?

For most motherboards the answer is no, regardless of whether you
are running Linux or not.  For some motherboards, Xeons that vary
in lot number will not work with each other.  I suggest your first
consult someone that knows such things about your motherboard.