Re: Clear up some confusion...
Richard Gooch (Richard.Gooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU)
Sat, 2 May 1998 14:11:41 +1000
Nomad the Wanderer writes:
> Ok,
> In the 2.1.99 kernel config. I have a dual-P][. I've been choosing
> the ppro proccessor group instead of the pentium. There's a new option
> related to memory (mttr) for the ppro. Do I want this enabled? I have a
> PCI video card (took the agp out).
>
> In otherwards, is the P2 supposed to be in the Pent Grouping or PPro?
The PII is a step up from the PPro (well, in most regards). It does
have MTRRs. So, yes, you should set CONFIG_MTRR=y.
BTW: I've had a report from someone with an AGP card that they also
see a speedup.
Regards,
Richard....
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