2002-02-03 00:19:00

by Reg Clemens

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Subject: Does Linux (x86) support ECC memory?

The subject says it all.
I seem to see code for other platforms, but not the x86.


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2002-02-03 00:32:31

by Dave Jones

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Subject: Re: Does Linux (x86) support ECC memory?

On Sat, Feb 02, 2002 at 05:18:38PM -0700, [email protected] wrote:
> The subject says it all.
> I seem to see code for other platforms, but not the x86.

http://www.anime.net/~goemon/linux-ecc/

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2002-02-03 00:50:27

by Alan

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Subject: Re: Does Linux (x86) support ECC memory?

> The subject says it all.
> I seem to see code for other platforms, but not the x86.

ECC memory is supported by some chipsets. For actual ECC error logging you
should see

http://www.anime.net/~goemon/linux-ecc/

You do need to pick your chipset appripriately if you want support. In
paticular serverworks won't provide docs.

Alan