[Gllug] processor problem

[Chris Bell]

On Tue 14 Oct, itsbruce at uklinux.net wrote:
> 
> On Tue, Oct 14, 2003 at 02:20:48PM +0000, david.crossland at talk21.com wrote:
> >   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 extended length of time to restart the computer.  This
> > has never occured before and i have  previously installed other
> > distros sucessfully (i have tested installing these other distros and
> > have had the same error).  What i want to know is, does this suggest
> > that my processor is malfunctioning and would i be advised to replace
> > it?
> 
> Have you tried installing anything else, for comparison?  It's unlikely
> to be a Linux problem but if you managed to install FreeBSD or Windows
> then that would point the finger at Linux.  If you couldn't, then it
> would tend to indicate a hardware problem.
> 
   A delayed error like this on an older computer could be an overheating
problem due to a blocked processor heatsink or fan stopped. I have often
found a solid wall of debris hidden behind the fan. If it is a sleeve
bearing fan it may need a drop of oil. Unscrew the fan from the heatsink,
carefully lift the label from the frame side to reveal the bearing, there
may also be a rubber bung. Drop a small amount of high quality light oil on
to the bearing and replace the seal. I normally check the power supply fan
as well, but beware that there will still be components inside connected to
high volts stored on charged capacitors long after mains power is
disconnected.
   Have you looked through the BIOS configuration? Unless you are dual
booting you can save RAM by not reserving RAM as BIOS mirror (not used in
Linux) or video use (let Linux do it).

   Email re-posted, apologies if you receive a duplicate. I have not yet
received either the original post or my reply.

-- 
Chris Bell


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