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Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 23:22:51 +0200
From: Dave Jones <davej@suse.de>
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Subject: Re: SMP Athlon troubles under high load
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On Tue, Aug 13, 2002 at 04:37:28PM +0200, Pau Montero Par?s wrote:
 > processor       : 0
 > vendor_id       : AuthenticAMD
 > cpu family      : 6
 > model           : 4
 > model name      : AMD Athlon(tm) Processor
 > stepping        : 4

According to my notes, 644 isn't a valid CPU for reliable MP operation.
The earliest Athlon rated 'smp safe' is model 6 stepping 0.
Anyone with anything earlier that isn't having problems is
getting 'lucky'.

        Dave.

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