Hi all,
I've read the two articles describing how to run two XP CPU's in a dual configuration and an extensive post here at overclockers.com in the same topic. But I still really don't understand the actual difference between XP and MP processors, except the bridge on some batches. So.. What exactly differ an AMD XP cpu from an MP?
Two XP cpu's in an dual configuration is said to be stable.. is it really 100% stable and if not - what is causing it?
A doc published by Dave Jones concerning upcoming features in the new 2.6 kernel mentions this:
Running certain AMD processors in SMP boxes is out of spec, and will taint
the kernel with the 'S' flag. Running 2 Athlon XPs for example may seem to
work fine, but may also introduce difficult to pin down bugs.
In time it's likely this tainting will be extended to cover other out of
spec cases.
So, some of the best engineers says it's not that stable..
Question1:
Difference between XP and MP
Question2:
Is really dual XP stable?
regards,
Frans Englich
I've read the two articles describing how to run two XP CPU's in a dual configuration and an extensive post here at overclockers.com in the same topic. But I still really don't understand the actual difference between XP and MP processors, except the bridge on some batches. So.. What exactly differ an AMD XP cpu from an MP?
Two XP cpu's in an dual configuration is said to be stable.. is it really 100% stable and if not - what is causing it?
A doc published by Dave Jones concerning upcoming features in the new 2.6 kernel mentions this:
Running certain AMD processors in SMP boxes is out of spec, and will taint
the kernel with the 'S' flag. Running 2 Athlon XPs for example may seem to
work fine, but may also introduce difficult to pin down bugs.
In time it's likely this tainting will be extended to cover other out of
spec cases.
So, some of the best engineers says it's not that stable..
Question1:
Difference between XP and MP
Question2:
Is really dual XP stable?
regards,
Frans Englich