Re: k6 freeze in kernel 2.0.36

Pavel Machek (pavel@atrey.karlin.mff.cuni.cz)
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 09:24:26 +0100


Hi!
> > > Are there any reported kernel problems with this combination of hardware
> > > and the 2.0.36 kernel?
> >
> > Yes: random segfaults. About once a day, processor will make a mistake
> > leading usually to a segfault. About 30 faults/day with heavy
> > load. Not good.
> >
>
> Does the K6-2 400mhz have any known bugs in it of this nature? I'm running a
> K6 166 now but I've ordered a new motherboard and I would like to check on
> this.

NO!

Long ago, k6 shipped buggy cpu's, and they are now replacing
them. This bug is _ONLY_ present on some of old k6-200, not on
anything faster.

Pavel

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