Messages in this thread | | | From | Jim Studt <> | Subject | Re: Problem with ServerWorks CNB20LE and lost interrupts | Date | Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:14:48 -0600 (CST) |
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> > > That's exactly why I consider the removal a Good Thing. ;-) The only > > > drawback I see is it would require an actively-maintained SMP hw > > > compatibility list. > > > > And an even more fervishly maintained procmailrc!!! ;) > Maciej W. Rozycki wrote... > Why? Since Linux doesn't work on these boards without the "noapic" > workaround anyway, I don't expect the number of mails with an ask for help > to grow. Only the answer would be different.
The machine that started this thread is a single processor Gateway 7450 1U rackmount server with a two processor option.
Using the slightly better apic routing isn't going to make any difference to its performance. I think being able to avoid unstable hardware/software interractions when they aren't needed is a great idea and `noapic' should stay in. This thread should be google-able shortly and lead people with interrupt problems to the noapic workaround.
I also think that if this is a problem with Gateway's BIOS the best solution is for them to fix it. I will contact Gateway and see about that today.
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