[Gllug] processor problem

[Chris Bell]

On Tue 14 Oct, david.crossland at talk21.com wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all, i have a problem with installing any linux distribution.  I have a amd-k6 500m
> hz processor (time computer).  The CD is inserted and the computer is booted, the linu
> x kernel boots up and continues until the following lines appear
> 
>   enabling new style K6 write allocation for 128mb
>   CPU: L1 cache:32K (32bytes/line), D Cache:32K (32bytes/line)
>   CPU:AMD-K6(tm) 3D processor stepping 0c
>   checking 'hlt'instruction ...
> 
> At this point i the computer freezes and requires pressing the power button for an ext
> ended length of time to restart the computer.  This has never occured before and i hav
> e  previously installed other distros sucessfully (i have tested i
> nstalling these other distros and have had the same error).  What i want to know is, d
> oes this suggest that my processor is malfunctioning and would i be advised to replace
>  it?
> 
> I even get odd error in my windows installation, crashes, errors when installing and r
> unning programs many of which have never occured during the time i have had the comput
> er.
> 
> I have checked the IDE cables and my hard drive and these function normally.
> 
> if you have any thought then please help
> many thanks
> david
> 
   Sorry, Demon have only just condescended to deliver your email.

   You may have 100MHz memory and the processor clocked at x5, with all
other components running at maximum speed. It could be that Time were
pushing a slightly dodgy kit of parts right up to the limit, so it is
giving timing errors.


-- 
Chris Bell


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