Re: smp freeze on 2.4.9

[Philippe Amelant <philippe.amelant@free.fr>]

On jeu, 2001-08-30 at 14:17, john slee wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 30, 2001 at 12:10:37PM +0200, Philippe Amelant wrote:
> > I have an ABIT BP6 mobo with 2 celeron 400 running redhat 7.1 with 2.4.3
> 
> before you blame smp, try the usual bp6 stuff:
> *	bigger/better power supply

350 W should be enough (just 1 HD and 1 DVD + mobo ) ?

> *	better cooling

I have 2 big fan :)
cpu temp is typically 35 °C

> *	boot with 'noapic' on commandline
> 

interresting, i notice that i have some error apic in kernel message
with 2.4.3
i will search that on lkml archive

thank for response

> search a linux-kernel archive (http://marc.theaimsgroup.com)
> for more info.  these boards seem to be a bit of a lucky dip.  some
> never have any problems, others have heaps.  i have a vague memory of
> someone mentioning flaky caps on some revisions...  also are you using
> the onboard ata66 controller?  there's been a fair few reports of
> trouble with those, not sure if it was fixed/hacked-around or not.
> 
> best of luck,
> 
> j.
>